dieseldaisy
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what is everyone's opinion on nitrate readings consistently reading 20 ppm .i do weekly water changes have a skimmer that takes a couple weeks to fill the cup and tank is well established??
nitrate readings
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dieseldaisy
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what can I do to reduce it. I already do weekly water changes. the only thing I am not sure about is if I get a better skimmer will it pull more and help with the nitrate? I have a asm g1 x I don't like the way I have to dial it in its not very convenient and I have to unplug it each time I empty the cup or it overflows everywhere. if I push the tune down I can't figure out where it was prior.
GAC can help.
Removal of any filter media like bio balls or ceramics or anything in a high flow area to encourage localized ammonia oxidizing/nitrifying bacteria.
Cleaning detritus out and the sand bed too if there is one.
A denitrator of some type will work.
I've used a diy sulfur dentirator in the past with very good results.
Organic carbon dosing( vodka, vinegar,etc) will also keep them low.
I use two larger asms and have for over 6 years . I like them. You can put a plug in switch in the receptacle and plug the skimmer into that . Then you can just turn it off when you remove the cup. Th skimmer I know of all just keep running when ou take teh cup off and they will all ovrflow. There might be one with some feture I haven't seen.
More live rock or substrate to provide denitrifying bateia with extra surface area may be useful.
Removal of any filter media like bio balls or ceramics or anything in a high flow area to encourage localized ammonia oxidizing/nitrifying bacteria.
Cleaning detritus out and the sand bed too if there is one.
A denitrator of some type will work.
I've used a diy sulfur dentirator in the past with very good results.
Organic carbon dosing( vodka, vinegar,etc) will also keep them low.
I use two larger asms and have for over 6 years . I like them. You can put a plug in switch in the receptacle and plug the skimmer into that . Then you can just turn it off when you remove the cup. Th skimmer I know of all just keep running when ou take teh cup off and they will all ovrflow. There might be one with some feture I haven't seen.
More live rock or substrate to provide denitrifying bateia with extra surface area may be useful.
akitareefer
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Also have to evaluate your feeding schedule. Is it possible your overfeeding?
Rinsing frozen foods?
Rinsing frozen foods?
dieseldaisy
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feed once a day don't feel I'm over feeding and I do rinse my frozen food. seems like I'm on the right track but maybe the tank is just maturing so good that my sump can't handle it anymore. I hope not!
