Aquaforest AF Lab NO3+ 200ml

Aquaforest AF Lab NO3+ 200ml

Aquaforest AF Lab NO3+ 200ml is a concentrated pure nitrate solution that raises nitrate levels in marine aquariums when they have dropped too low to support healthy coral growth. It suits reef keepers running soft, NP, SPS or LPS corals who need to bring nitrate back into range in a controlled way.

Why Low Nitrate Happens

Nitrate is an important nutrient for coral growth in closed aquarium systems. An efficient filtration system, or heavy use of nutrient-reducing media, can sometimes push NO3 too low. Coral-dominant tanks with few fish can also run short of nitrate for their growing corals, because there is little fish waste to supply it. AF Lab NO3+ gives you a simple way to top nitrate up when testing shows it is needed.

Key Benefits

• Concentrated solution of pure nitrates for proper coral growth
• Raises nitrate in a measured, predictable way: 1 mL per 100 L lifts NO3 by 0.5 mg/L (ppm)
• Suited to soft corals, NP corals, SPS corals and LPS corals
• Designed specifically for marine aquariums
• Helps you keep NO3 and PO4 in balance, which helps prevent pesky algae growth

Check Phosphate First

The nitrate concentration an aquarium needs depends strongly on the phosphate level in the water. Before you try to raise NO3, test the PO4 concentration. Keeping nitrate and phosphate in balance is key to avoiding algae outbreaks.

How to Use

• Test your nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO4) levels before dosing
• Only dose when nitrate levels are too low
• Dose gradually until the desired nitrate level is reached
• Check nitrate levels frequently while dosing
• The optimal nitrate (NO3) value for a reef aquarium is 1-4 mg/L (ppm)

Dosage

• Add 1 mL of AF NO3+ to 100 L of aquarium water to increase nitrate by 0.5 mg/L (ppm)
• The maximum recommended daily dose is 1 mL per 100 L of water

Suitable For

• Marine and reef aquariums with low nitrate
• Coral-dominant systems with few fish
• Tanks with highly efficient filtration or heavy use of nutrient-reducing media
• Soft, NP, SPS and LPS corals

What's Included

• Aquaforest AF Lab NO3+ nitrate solution, 200 ml (6.8 fl oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AF Lab NO3+ raise nitrate?
Adding 1 mL to 100 L of aquarium water raises nitrate by 0.5 mg/L (ppm).

What is the maximum daily dose?
The maximum recommended daily dose is 1 mL per 100 L of water. Dose gradually until you reach the level you want.

What nitrate level should I aim for in a reef tank?
The optimal nitrate (NO3) value for a reef aquarium is 1-4 mg/L (ppm). Only dose when your test shows nitrate is too low.

Why do I need to test phosphate before dosing?
The nitrate your system needs depends strongly on its phosphate level. Checking PO4 first helps you keep NO3 and PO4 in balance, which helps prevent algae growth.

Why might my nitrate be too low?
An efficient filtration system or the overuse of nutrient-reducing media can lower nitrate. Coral-dominant tanks with little fish can also run short for their growing corals.

Which corals is it suitable for?
It is intended for marine aquariums with soft corals, NP corals, SPS corals and LPS corals.

When can I expect delivery?

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