[Stab_Master_Arson]

I heard of that solution that you put in your tank and it removes nitrate but I haven;t heard any good things about it and I doubt it works.

25 percent water change a month isn't really that much. I am not saying one of those abrasive reefers and say it isn;t enough and start to preach but in the scheme of things 25 percent a week is possible. It takes longer but it isn't that much of an inconvenience. I would start changing your water more frequently for starters. try a 25 percent every two weeks and if it isn;t enough try it every week. Also, if you are skimming the skimmer will not remove the nitrates, it will only remove the dissolved organics (pre nitrate material) so you will basically have to dilute the water enough with fresh water and then use a skimmer to prevent the nitrates.

Also, you will find if you put more nitrate in your tank and leave some of the algae and coraline on your glass sides and back so it doesn't obstruct view) you will see the nitrates PREVENTED.

Certain filter feeding inverts like clams and some corals absorb dissolved nutrients for nourishment. If you stick some of these creatures in the tank they should also PREVENT nitrates...but make sure the water is below 10 ppm before you try this.

In conclusion, the only true way to get rid of nitrates is to add new water

There is an old adage:

The solution to pollution is dilution.

So use the advice I gave you to keep the nitrate in check, after you get rid of it.