Red sea algae management

[popper]

Does this work or will it nuke a tank?

 

[Coral reefer]

Does it work how?
I imagine it will lower nitrate and phosphate, but will that “manage algae”? Not on its own

 

[Patio]

It’s another carbon dosing option like vinegar or vodka.

 

[JVU]

If you search for “NOPOX” you’ll see a lot of experience and discussion. It’s carbon dosing. It certainly works to bring down N and P since most tanks are carbon limited.

 

[L/B Block]

I have used it -it works but brings down nitrate a lot more than phosphate though at least for me. I ended up using a different product. Def go slow though!

 

[Darkxerox]

If you search for “NOPOX” you’ll see a lot of experience and discussion. It’s carbon dosing. It certainly works to bring down N and P since most tanks are carbon limited.

It's vinegar, ethanol, and a bit of methanol and isopropyl. https://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2533305

If you plan on using it, go very slow. And don't expect great results vs. lanthanum.

 

[tribbitt]

Well, lanthanum binds phosphate and this produce likely also removes nitrate

Based on what’s in it I think it’ll be fine to use carefully, but probably won’t be that effective for algae removal. You need herbivores for that

 

[Darkxerox]

Well, lanthanum binds phosphate and this produce likely also removes nitrate

Based on what’s in it I think it’ll be fine to use carefully, but probably won’t be that effective for algae removal. You need herbivores for that

Right, typically carbon dosing affects N far more than P. You'll still need lanthanum to reduce if the overall goal is P reduction.