Nitrate reduction methods

[rk4435]

I have a stubborn nitrate problem, stuck at .10 ppm for several weeks. I added a bag of Seachem Purigen a month ago and it has not worked yet. I do a 10-15% water change every 10 days and change my filter sock every three or four days. My tds meter shows my RO/DI water at .001 ppm.

Any other reputable nitrate removal products out there? I don't think I'm disciplined enough to dose Vodka.

 

[jbadd99]

No3po4-x

 

[twhaddon]

Seachem Matrix may be an option....?

 

[franciscosalazar]

Get rid of that crushed coral substrate or at least replace it with sand.
Agreed?

 

[rk4435]

I've had Matrix in the tank from the very beginning and it was washed when I changed out my sump a few weeks ago.

The substrate would be difficult to get rid of right now, that's pretty labor intensive with a new born around.

 

[enderg60]

wait, 0.1 or 10?

0.1 dont even bother caring.

10, still not really worth stressing about IMO. Do larger or more frequent water changes.

Other options include.

Seachem matrix
Carbon dosing
Biopellets
Algea scrubber

 

[jennm]

EnderG60 beat me to it. Let's confirm the concentration.

If it's 10 PPM, it's higher than desired, but not earth-shattering. If that's the case I'd up my water change frequency to 7 from 10 days if possible.

Otherwise it sounds like you're doing all the right stuff.

What size tank is it?

Jenn