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Jeffery Kilpatrick

Jeffery Kilpatrick

Does anyone use it? How well does it work? and do you run it with your GFO? I just orderedd a bottle of BRS to try and reduce my nitrates to hopefully rid myself of my hair algae

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horseplay

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Many have used it to great success. Easy to use. Highly recommended. Make sure you can measure phosphate and nitrate levels until everything stabilize.
 
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horseplay

NJRC Member
Jeffery Kilpatrick said:
My phosphates are undetectable on my salifert Test, but my nitrates are what's high.

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You will need to dose a little phosphate otherwise carbon dosing won’t work. Do you run GFO? If so then take that offline. The key is to get into a balanced situation. Also unless nitrate is over 20ppm I will not worry too much.
 
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horseplay

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Take the GFO offline you will see the nitrate level slowly comes down. You should see some white bacteria film growing on the underside of rocks if it’s working. Skimmer production will increase. this takes time initially so need to be patient.
 
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horseplay

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I use a different vinegar/vodka ratio. There is really no scientific proof which is better than the other. Just make sure you remember the ratio you have used. My understanding is that vinegar is easier for the bacteria to use so it is consumed quicker, hence the mixing. But I might be wrong.
 
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