Red Sea CARE PROGRAM Algae Management Manuel Utilisateur page 6

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NO :PO -X
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-X is a unique complex of a number of different carbon molecules and other organic-bonded
NO :PO
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elements that enable a controlled biological reduction of algae nutrients (nitrate and phosphate) by
naturally occurring nutrient reducing bacteria that exist in all aquariums. Nitrate will be reduced to
nitrogen gas that will be released to the atmosphere while the phosphate will be used and absorbed
by the bacteria and eventually removed from the system by the protein skimmer.
The fine control of the nitrate and phosphate levels provided by monitored dosing of NO
:PO -X
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guarantees the gradual changes and accurate maintenance of the nutrient levels preventing
destruction of the Zooxanthellae population that can cause UV shock and starvation of the corals.
Unlike some other low-nutrient regimes, correct use of NO :PO -X will maintain all of the micro fauna
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that are beneficial for the reef.
-X is recommended as a complete carbon source for use with carbon based de-nitrators.
NO :PO
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-X in conjunction with sulphur based de-nitrators or phosphate and nitrate
Do not use NO :PO
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removers as the different methods for nitrate and phosphate reduction will cause interference.
The Algae Management Test Kits
Nitrate Pro test kit is an advanced colorimetric comparator test, measuring the level of nitrate to an
exceptionally high accuracy of 0.125 ppm.
Phosphate Pro test kit is an advanced colorimetric comparator test, measuring the level of
phosphate to an exceptionally high accuracy of 0.005 ppm.