NeoNitro - 250 ml

Brightwell Aquatics NeoNitro is a balanced nitrogen source formulated for reef aquariums in which nitrate is insufficient relative to phosphate and organic carbon.

Maintaining an appropriate balance of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus allows beneficial microorganisms to process organic waste effectively. When nitrogen becomes limited, microbial nutrient uptake may slow or stop while phosphate and other nutrients remain elevated.

NeoNitro is intended for controlled dosing based on accurate nitrate and phosphate testing. It may be used with MicroBacter7, Reef BioFuel, Katalyst and NeoPhos as part of an advanced nutrient-management system.

• Supplies nitrogen to nitrogen-limited reef aquariums
• Helps maintain balanced carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus availability
• Supports natural microbial phosphorus uptake
• Helps prevent nitrate from reaching or remaining at undetectable levels
• Can support biological phosphate reduction when used within a balanced nutrient-management system
• Supports nutrient availability for zooxanthellae and zooxanthellate reef organisms
• May be used with MicroBacter7, Reef BioFuel, Katalyst and NeoPhos
• Formulated for advanced low-nutrient reef aquarium management

Shake well before every use. Do not overdose.

The manufacturer has produced NeoNitro in more than one concentration. Always follow the dosage and number of gallons treated printed on the specific bottle being used.

1. Test nitrate and phosphate with accurate test kits or calibrated digital testing devices.
2. Confirm that nitrate is below the desired level or below the detection limit of the testing method.
3. Dose NeoNitro according to the bottle directions to reach approximately 3 ppm nitrate.
4. Wait 24 hours, then retest nitrate and phosphate.
5. Continue dosing only as required to maintain approximately 3–5 ppm nitrate while phosphate decreases toward the desired range.
6. Once the desired nutrient balance is reached, establish a maintenance dose based on regular testing and the aquarium’s actual nutrient consumption.

Brightwell suggests a phosphate range of approximately 0.01–0.02 ppm when following this nutrient-management approach.

Results may be most significant when MicroBacter7 is dosed daily or every other day.

Purified water and proprietary nitrogen salts.

Brand: Brightwell Aquatics
Product: NeoNitro
Format: Liquid
Volume: 250 ml
Aquarium type: Marine reef
Product category: Nitrogen supplement
Primary application: Nitrogen-limited low-nutrient reef systems
Initial nitrate target: Approximately 3 ppm
Suggested maintenance nitrate range: Approximately 3–5 ppm
Suggested phosphate range within the manufacturer’s nutrient-management method: Approximately 0.01–0.02 ppm
Experience level: Advanced
Dosage concentration: Refer to the specific bottle

1 × Brightwell Aquatics NeoNitro, 250 ml

No installation is required.

Before dosing:
1. Calculate the aquarium’s actual total water volume.
2. Test both nitrate and phosphate with accurate equipment.
3. Confirm that the aquarium is nitrogen-limited.
4. Check the dosage strength and number of gallons treated on the bottle.
5. Shake the bottle thoroughly.
6. Measure the required dose carefully.
7. Wait 24 hours after dosing before retesting and making another adjustment.

NeoNitro may be administered through a properly calibrated dosing pump once the aquarium’s regular nitrogen demand has been established. Continue frequent testing because nutrient consumption can change over time.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.

Do not overdose. Use only after testing nitrate and phosphate with accurate equipment.

Specific storage conditions are not stated by the manufacturer.

Nitrate remains undetectable:
Confirm the test kit’s detection range and verify the aquarium’s actual water volume. Follow the dosage strength printed on the bottle, wait 24 hours and retest before making another adjustment.

Nitrate remains elevated after dosing:
Stop adding NeoNitro and continue testing. A prolonged nitrate increase without a corresponding reduction in phosphate may indicate that the aquarium is carbon-limited.

Nitrate and phosphate remain unchanged:
The system may be carbon-limited. Brightwell recommends adding Reef BioFuel at 1 ml per 25 US gallons, waiting 24 hours and retesting. Follow all directions for the additional product.

Phosphate decreases while nitrate also falls:
Continue carefully dosing NeoNitro as required to maintain approximately 3–5 ppm nitrate until phosphate reaches the desired range.

The dosage information found online differs from the bottle:
Follow the dosage and number of gallons treated printed on the bottle. The manufacturer states that more than one NeoNitro concentration has been sold.

Corals appear pale in an ultra-low-nutrient aquarium:
Test both nitrate and phosphate. Insufficient nutrient availability may contribute to bleaching or tissue degradation, but do not add NeoNitro unless testing confirms that nitrogen is limited.

What does NeoNitro do?
NeoNitro supplies nitrogen to reef aquariums in which nitrate is insufficient relative to phosphate and organic carbon.

Is NeoNitro a nitrate remover?
No. It adds a controlled nitrogen source and is intended for aquariums with nitrate below the desired concentration.

Who should use NeoNitro?
The manufacturer recommends it for advanced reef aquarists maintaining low-nutrient or ultra-low-nutrient reef systems.

Should NeoNitro be used without testing?
No. Test nitrate and phosphate accurately before dosing and again 24 hours after each adjustment.

What nitrate concentration does Brightwell recommend?
The manufacturer’s instructions initially target approximately 3 ppm, followed by maintenance around 3–5 ppm within its nutrient-management method.

How much NeoNitro should I add?
Follow the dosage printed on the specific bottle. More than one product concentration has been sold, so a universal dosage should not be assumed.

Can NeoNitro lower phosphate?
It does not directly remove phosphate. Supplying nitrogen can support microbial phosphorus uptake when nitrogen is the limiting nutrient and adequate carbon is available.

Can it be used with MicroBacter7?
Yes. Brightwell states that results may be most significant when MicroBacter7 is dosed daily or every other day.

What if nitrate rises but phosphate does not decrease?
The aquarium may be carbon-limited. Stop unnecessary NeoNitro dosing, retest and follow Brightwell’s guidance regarding Reef BioFuel or Katalyst.

Can NeoNitro be used with NeoPhos?
Yes. Both products may be used within a carefully tested nutrient-management programme to achieve the desired nitrate and phosphate concentrations.