Maintaining the critical balance between these essential nutrients while lowering nitrate and phosphate is made possible by NP-Bacto-Balance. In many cases, certain reef aquariums may have a surplus of phosphate or nitrate while having a shortage of the other. When this happens, carbon dosing is insufficient because bacteria and other organisms are unable to properly metabolize the excess nutrients. Together with the carbon source, other elements might be required to bring the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus ratios in these aquariums back to normal. A special solution called NP-Bacto-Balance can assist in maintaining nitrates and phosphates at the lowest feasible levels while preventing nutrient deficiencies. NP-Bacto-Balance's carefully chosen organic and inorganic nutrients work in harmony to lower nitrate and