Nitrate Levels

[Chad]

I have been battling Nitrates forever in my 20gal nano. I am thinking of ripping out my sand bed, its crushed coral.

Anyknow know if this might spark a mini cycle? It must be doing atleast a little bit of bio filtration.

I am torn though because in about 2 to 3 months I will be switching to my 50gal... (tank stand finally almost done!! just need to stain)

sigh..