{"id":15711,"date":"2016-05-16T11:23:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-16T11:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/?page_id=15711"},"modified":"2019-12-23T14:52:19","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T14:52:19","slug":"no3po4-x-table","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/g1.redseafish.com\/no3po4-x-table\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing NO3: PO4-X to other methods of algae nutrient reduction:"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reduction Method<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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NO3<\/sub> Reduction<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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PO4<\/sub> Reduction<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Controlled reduction<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Essential equipment<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NO3<\/sub>: PO4<\/sub>-X<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Protein skimmer<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Technical comments<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Researched and tested formula that includes all of the necessary elements for the balanced and controlled, long term reduction of both NO3<\/sub> & PO4<\/sub> without the need for reactors or replacement media. Each carbon in the NOPOX complex is utilized by different strains of microorganisms while the other organic-bonded elements ensure a steady bacterial propagation and the complete nitrate reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas as well as the absorption and utilization of phosphate by the bacteria.\u00a0The fine control of the nitrate and phosphate levels provided by monitored dosing of NO3<\/sub>:PO4<\/sub>-X guarantees the gradual changes and accurate maintenance of the nutrient levels. This prevents the destruction of the Zooxanthellae population that can cause UV shock and starvation of corals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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VSV<\/strong>
\n(Vodka + Sugar + Vinegar)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Yes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Protein skimmer<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Technical comments<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Rapid reduction of NO3<\/sub> and PO<\/span>4<\/sub> however over the long term, a lack of essential elements will reduce effectiveness and may lead to the collapse of the bacteria population.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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System can produce H2<\/sub>S which is toxic for corals and fish.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vodka or Ethanol<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nProtein skimmer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical comments<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Rapid reduction of NO3<\/sub> but does not reduce PO4<\/sub>. If not combined with additional PO4<\/sub> reduction the N:P ratio will be disturbed leading to outbreaks of cyanobacteria. Over the long term a lack of essential elements will reduce effectiveness and may lead to the collapse of the bacteria population.<\/p>\n

System can produce H2<\/sub>S which is toxic for corals and fish.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

De-Nitrators<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nDe- Nitrification reactor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical comments<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Rapid reduction of NO3<\/sub> but does not reduce PO4<\/sub>. If not combined with additional PO4<\/sub> reduction the N:P ratio will be disturbed leading to outbreaks of cyanobacteria.<\/p>\n

Carbon Systems: Inherently unstable and difficult to regulate.<\/p>\n

System can produce N2<\/sub>O and H2<\/sub>S which is toxic for corals and fish.<\/p>\n

Over the long term a lack of essential elements will reduce effectiveness and may lead to the collapse of the bacteria population.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sulphur Systems: Relatively low maintenance however they easily become clogged and can cause sudden pH drops.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PO4<\/sub> removers<\/strong><\/td>\nNO<\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nMedia reactor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical comments<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Rapid but uncontrolled reduction of NO3<\/sub>\/PO4<\/sub> that can easily cause stress to corals.<\/p>\n

Some products such as Zeolite\/ Ferric Hydroxide ion exchangers typically release undesirable cations.<\/p>\n

Lower quality products may also release undesirable metals (Al, Fe).<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Refugium<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nRefugium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Technical comments<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Low maintenance but slow and uncontrolled NO3<\/sub>\/PO4<\/sub> reduction. To effectively treat all of the nutrients generated in a full reef, the size of the refugium will need to be similar in volume to the aquarium itself. Smaller refugiums can be used as a partial solution alongside other methods.<\/p>\n

In the event of collapse of the algae population allelochemicals (toxins for corals) are released to the system.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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  Reduction Method NO3 Reduction PO4 Reduction Controlled reduction Essential equipment NO3: PO4-X Yes Yes Yes Protein skimmer Technical comments Researched and tested formula that includes all of the necessary elements for the balanced and controlled, long term reduction of both NO3 & PO4 without the need for reactors or replacement media. Each carbon in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":640,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page-templates\/product.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n