AZ-NO3 Nitrate Eliminator

http://www.marinedepot.com/AZ_NO3_Ni...ADSAWE-vi.html

Has anyone used this stuff, ThinkinReef just told me about it and from what I have read it is good stuff. Any opinions out there?

Description Fourth Generation Formula: The NEW AZ-NO3 with it`s new "Cold" filtering and processing techniques reduces the clouding effect in even poorly-maintained (ionically-imbalanced) marine aquariums. Its nitrate-removal ability has sped up 2x as fast as before. In addition, its shelf-life is now close to indefinite when un-opened. Or up to 60 days when opened and stored in refrigerator.
Please Note: For use with saltwater tanks only.

Synopsis

The AZ-NO3 (Absolute Zero - NitratesTM) product works entirely by aerobic Cellular Respiration on the target Nitrate molecule, which is then removed by the Protein Skimmer. The oxidoreductases necessary for these processes are the chemical mechanism of an enzyme action.

In the most simplest of explanations, AZ-NO3 can be considered an essential food, required by the active enzyme maltase that functions as a cellular respirator. The manufacturing process renders this product as an undesirable food to certain detrimental enzyme (amylase and invertase) that could uncontrollably proliferate in the aquarium.

Our product utilizes a specific enzyme in the maltase group to activate the oxidoreductases necessary to reduce nitrates by cellular respiration in the aquarium. The product itself does not contain this enzyme, but can be thought of more like a seed, a seed contains the germ (plant) and the food for the plant to grow. The mature plant then becomes the basic food product utilized.

The active ingredient in our product is Cozymase which functions in the oxidation of proteins and of many other compounds important in the intermediary metabolism and the resulting active enzyme Maltase in the aquarium. The Massecuite is food for both the Cozymase to develop and the resultant Maltase to thrive.

Dosage

The proper denitrifying dosage of the product is 1/4 ounce, daily, for each 50 to 60 gallons of water in the marine aquarium system, until nitrates are undetectable. Overdosing, (up to double the amount) is preferred to underdosing and is not harmful to livestock. Larger aquariums will require a larger dose, but nitrates are normally reduced to zero within the same time period. Many aquarists inadvertently introduce nitrates on a continuing basis, through water changes, food, additives, etc., therefore requiring that they maintain the enzyme activity at a low maintenance dosage to hold nitrates in check. Initially the maintenance dosage should be 1/2 of the denitrifying dosage, steadily decreasing the amount of AZ-NO3 used until nitrates can be maintained at an undetectable level. The intent is to slowly wean the aquarium off the AZ-NO3 product entirely, allowing the natural denitrification properties of the aquariums live rock and/or plenum to come into full functioning. The maintenance dosage can be rescheduled for bi-weekly or even weekly additions as the live rock or substrate develops to it`s full potential.

Effects AZ-NO3 provides many other benefits besides nitrate reduction. Upon addition of the product to the aquarium, you will notice that the Protein Skimmer becomes more efficient and remains that way for approximately 30 days after the final use of the AZ-NO3. In addition, as the enzymes become active, all sediments and pre-filters in the aquarium remove larger amounts of undesirable organics, thus requiring more frequent filter changing.

• It does not interfere with any nitrate test kits to give you illusionQ and fake denitrating effects like the other product (See below "Latest Update").
• It brings down & maintains your nitrate from as high as 100ppm or more to an Absolute-Zero level. Hence the name.
• Safe for reef and fish-mainly marine systems (saltwater use only). Will not harm your delicate corals.
• Works with an efficient protein skimmer to export the bonded nitrate compounds. An alternative way is to employ Polyfilter Pads to adsorb the bonded nitrate compounds.
• Also dramatically enhance the efficiency of your protein skimmer in the removal of other detrimental dissolved organics.
• Contains absolutely no yeast nor complex sugar which will cause adverse effects & other unpredictable complications upon long term usage.
• Since that it is not bacterial-based. Its potency will not be affected by any other additives, medications and supplements. It is fully-compatible with any other chemical engineered for aquatic use.
• Fully-tested by actual hobbyists with all kinds of marine systems and different starting levels of nitrate concentration.
• Newly copyrighted formula developed by a group of Biochemists / Hydroculturists. Product will last for 1 year at 70 degrees.

Latest Update

The AZ-NO3 may not work to its full effectiveness under the following conditions:

• UV Sterilizer running near or above 50,000 microwatts - sec/cm2.
• Ozone saturation above 40% in the protein skimmer.
• Customer not changing pre-filter pads and/or filter sponges in mechanical filters before natural nitrification breaks the maltase molecule back down into it`s original nitrates. So, clean your pre-filters and all pads frequently please.
• Under rare situations that should your fish show stress, an Iodine supplement is recommended. Please bare in mind that the AZ-NO3 enhances the efficiency of your skimmer and Iodine may have been exported.
• Watch your ORP while using this product and increase aeration if there is a need.

Hey Skinz , i did recomend this , and did drop my trates very quickly , also i did follow the dose rate and workout just fine.
I found no problems with anything in my tank E.G clams/corals/nems/fish/shrimps.
The only thing i found was the amount of crappy skimmate and it stunk in the collection cup.

Also i know Theo has been using it for a while as well "much long than what i have" , and his trates were far worse than mine . I hope he chimes in on this one

P.S Do not think you need to use it every day after your trates go to 0ppm either

How does it work? Do the trates bind with it and make it easier to collect them for the skimmer?

i am unsure Chris to be totally honest , all that i worked out was that , the crap that you normally pull out of the skimmer is increased and stinks ! so at a guess it does bind up all the rubbish and skim's it out !

Wonder if the liquid for phosphate works that kinda way as well?

Originally Posted by skinz78

How does it work? Do the trates bind with it and make it easier to collect them for the skimmer?

Yep you are right it binds the crap then your skimmer will pull it out but make sure you have a good skimmer

I had my nitrates up to 10ppm at the start of the year when my tank sort of crashed and lost a few SPS corals. I used this AZ-NO3 for about 14 days straight and it dropped my Nitrates down from 10ppm to Zero. My Nitrates are still Zero but i still use it ever 4th or 5th week for about 4 days straight just for maintenance. It had no effects on any of my corals or clam. But i do recommend to dose it very slowly and do not over dose with it. It's very similar in dosing vodka

Originally Posted by ozzie

It's very similar in dosing vodka

When I started dosing vodka my skimmers went nutz now there pulling crap out but very little but nitrates are at 0 and phosphates are low but still there little bit.

I'm not sure about phosphates as i was running my phosphates reactor at the same time. I have stopped my phosphates reactor now and it has been a week with out it so i will let you know if my PO4 increases and i will dose with AZ-NO3 and see if it brings PO4 down.

Originally Posted by ozzie

I'm not sure about phosphates as i was running my phosphates reactor at the same time. I have stopped my phosphates reactor now and it has been a week with out it so i will let you know if my PO4 increases and i will dose with AZ-NO3 and see if it brings PO4 down.

Thanks like to know if it works on that as well.

thanks chris i needed that

Originally Posted by skinz78

How does it work? Do the trates bind with it and make it easier to collect them for the skimmer?

Its the same thing as vodka dosing. You add a carbon source and bacteria grows and feeds on the nitrogen and then your skimmer skims out the bacteria.

Originally Posted by billrob71

Wonder if the liquid for phosphate works that kinda way as well?

No the phosphate liquid precipitates the phosphate out of the water. The precipitate can be skimmed out but most of it just falls to the bottom of the tank

Thanks Ozzie, I think I am going to try this stuff out.

Originally Posted by skinz78

Thanks Ozzie, I think I am going to try this stuff out.

It is Good Stuff skinz But make sure you follow the instructions. Don't over dose and you can't go wrong.

LOL i need to use it NOW !

DSB all the way for me. I just need to get one going again. In my old 3ftr, I never had no3 or po4 issues

Well BJ , a DSB is great!!!! i agree "but when things go bad " i guess they do not help

Just my opinion mate

If they are not established yes, and they can multiply the effect, speaking from experience. I nearly in the tank when I was cleaning out after the tank crashed. I should have written, an established and healthy DSB, which is what I'm going back too. I just found that my system was very stabile, and I NEVER had the issues I read about. It's only since I've relied on mechanical filtration of late, that things haven't been as good.

A sulfur reactor is good to for short term, but I prefer to think long term. I miss all the crittes growth in my sandbed.

Ok I just ordered it.

cool beans! let us know how it works for you!

Will do, the water changes on my 40g aren't doing much for me now.