Is it theoretically possible to achieve near-zero nitrate levels using Matrix?
If you have a fish load it would be extremely difficult to bring down your nitrates to zero (fish foods, waste, being introduced on a daily basis). However, it will help maintain your nitrates at lower levels. Q: I have a few new customers that are telling me that Aquarium Pharmaceutical’s product, called Bio Chem Stars – – is better because the same amount Bio Chem Stars compared to Matrix will handle a much larger amount of water. A: 1 L of Matrix treats 100 gallons and 1 container of the bio chem stars with 20 stars treats 100 gallons. Both cost exactly the same (at Dr. Fosters web site). Also the information on the Aquarium pharm website says the pore size is in the 50-70 micron range and they do not specifically mention denitryifing bacteria… that coupled with the fact that Matrix has a pore size in the 3-30 micron range (and it does support anaerobic denitrifying bacteria) strongly suggests that the bio chem stars only support aerobic bacteria, not anaerobic… so it only does
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