Hi everyone. I've been doing 10% water changes every weekend, but my nitrates continue to be high. 50-60ppm. (ammonia-nitrites are always 0 ) Is there a safe/effective/reasonably inexpensive way to control this I really don't want to have to go crazy with massive water changes constantly. any input would be appreciated! thanks!
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PatMayo
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Larger water changes will help, reduce feeding some more, as you stated a larger tank will help. Triggers are very messy hence the high nitrates.
Is your new tank going to have a sump? If so I would replace the Remora with a more effective model. If you are going to use the Remora on the larger tank it will only be a matter of time before you are in the same boat. Nutrient export is the name of the game.
Regards,
Pat
Is your new tank going to have a sump? If so I would replace the Remora with a more effective model. If you are going to use the Remora on the larger tank it will only be a matter of time before you are in the same boat. Nutrient export is the name of the game.
Regards,
Pat
Water changes are not usually a good way long term to keep nitrate very low. I show models of that in this article:
Water Changes in Reef Aquaria
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/rhf/index.php
I prefer skimming and growing macroalgae, but there are many good way to reduce nitrate, as detailed in this article:
Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/august2003/chem.htm
Water Changes in Reef Aquaria
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/rhf/index.php
I prefer skimming and growing macroalgae, but there are many good way to reduce nitrate, as detailed in this article:
Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/august2003/chem.htm
