What can I do about my nitrate problem in my 15 gallon FOWLR tank? The nitrates were well over 100ppm, so I did a 75 % water change to find out that it only brought it down to 30 ppm. I know thats acceptable for some hardy fish, but I'd like to get it lower so I can introduce some mushrooms and cleaner shrimp.
nitrate problem? SUGAR WORKS! >75 to <2.5 ppm in a month!!!!
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cats and large squashes
That's about what you'd expect. If you were to do another 75% water change you'd wind up with about 7 ppm - that is if you don't produce any more nitrates
What about Nitrate sponges VS the sugar method. I have been fighting a Nitrate problem for some time now (3 months) with bi-weekly 30% water changes. Nothing.....
I just bought 2 bags of chemipure I think was the brand. for my 135 tank.
I will wait a week or so to see results. If not I will try the sugar as well as nothing ! is helping....
I just bought 2 bags of chemipure I think was the brand. for my 135 tank.
I will wait a week or so to see results. If not I will try the sugar as well as nothing ! is helping....
