High nitrate problem

[harryb18]

I have a 90 Gal reef tank and would like to reduce my nitrate level. I have read about NP reducing pellets. I currently have a Phosban 150 reactor which is utilized to reduce phosphates can I fill it with the NP pellets and use it for nitrate reduction? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bogliman]

it won't hurt adding another bag of your NP pellets in your sump then keep doing 5 gal water changes everyday until your nitrates are gone and minimize feeding your fish to every other day instead of everyday. you'll notice the difference in a couple of weeks.

 

[harryb18]

your suggesting that I do not use the reactor and just place the NP pellets in my sump? Please let me know if I understand you correctly.

Thanks,
Harry

 

[fishman1069]

Ive never used the pellets but I know you need a reactor to use them. The phos 150 will do it but Ive read that it dosent tumble them the same way as the ones designed for the pellets. I would do the water changes as suggested and cut back on feedings. Do you have a refugium?

 

[harryb18]

I have a refugium and made a 30% water change yesterday but continued to have a 20ppm nitrate level. I will feed less and attempt to set up the 150 with pellets to see if this works.

 

[FlowerhornNYC]

You can try one of this option it will help reduce your nitrate level
1- Bio pellets with reactor & pump (500-1000gph)
2- Dosing vodka
3- Adding mangrove & cheato plants
4- Continue doing keep up with water change & feeding less