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Kevotron 10-26-2009 04:02 AM

Nitrate Problem
 
Im sure this is a very common problem, but my tank has been established for almost 2 years..
is 120 G, have skimmer, cheato, couple mangroves... dosing Zeo start2
been doing water changes more frequent.. yet the levels are still high..
my bubble coral's health is declining because of it
any suggestions ?

untamed 10-26-2009 05:19 AM

Make sure you harvest a lot of chaeto. It has to be growing to be sucking out nitrate.

Kevotron 10-26-2009 05:44 AM

How much do i need ??

tlo 10-26-2009 06:32 AM

how much are you feeding the fish and what are you feeding them? uneaten food can contribute to nitrate issues.

Kevotron 10-26-2009 07:11 AM

I am feeding just mysis shrimp
i do it once every 2-3 days...

BlueAbyss 10-26-2009 07:00 PM

How deep is your sandbed? Are your mangroves actively growing and putting on new leaves (while retaining the older leaves)? Same with the Chaeto, if it's not actively growing it's not consuming nutrients. How often do you do water changes?

chris88 10-26-2009 07:59 PM

git rid of all he filter media you have and things should be fine. There is no way you only feed once every 3 days, grow chateo, and have a skimmer and still have nitrate problems. Check your water source and maybe your test kits.

PoonTang 10-26-2009 10:35 PM

Make sure to rinse out your Mysis before feeding too.


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