High Nitrates

[BigH55]

Ive got 100 pounds LR, MH lighting, running nitrasorb, and doing 10 gal water changes every week like clockwork. Why are my nitrates still in the 10-20 ppm's. Once I upgrade from the canister to a sump will they get better?

 

[koa79]

you maybe over stocked... what kind of fish do you have in there and what skimmer are you running?

 

[BigH55]

SCopas tang, foxface, hawkfish, spotted grouper, and ocellaris clown.

 

[emoore]

How big is the grouper? Also are you using RODI water?

 

[BigH55]

3" and yes I get it at the LFS

 

[chaseracing]

Re: High Nitrates

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12001298#post12001298 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BigH55
\ Once I upgrade from the canister to a sump will they get better?

There is your answer. Dump the canister, add a sump, and throw some cheato in there and you will never have nitrate problems again.


-=E=-

 

[willewonka]

Yeah, sell the canister to someone that has a freshwater tank

 

[tami1024]

I am dealing with high nitrates as well with only 3 fish and 2 nems in my 75. I high nitrates are affecting my clams. I am dumping the bios and adding chaeto. A little at a time of course.

 

[BigH55]

Im gonna keep the canister and use it for carbon only for crystal clean water.