Nanoreefnewbie 2012 nano contest entry

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

I've been doing water changes daily and still doesn't work out

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hats half your problem right there , who told you to do daily water changes??

[Boxboy]

Changing water daily removes the Good stuff! Basicly to much to fast = Heartbroken Reefer!
Just go slower, Im sure things will look up

[nanoreefnewbie]

Look back in my forms my hermits are molting my nitrates won't go down...i was told daily water changes till nitrates lower.......idk if might just shut down tank...was told too do a sump that was a disaster...it's expensive this hobby I'm not hurting or poor just can't waste money...

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

Look back in my forms my hermits are molting my nitrates won't go down...i was told daily water changes till nitrates lower.......idk if might just shut down tank...was told too do a sump that was a disaster...it's expensive this hobby I'm not hurting or poor just can't waste money...

your crabs are molting from the constant water changes , they are known to do it after a water change and sudden changes.

daily water changes are not good for anyones tank.....ever...unless your doing azoox and are forced to then weekly water changes are enough.

have you determined where the nitrates are coming from, that should be your first step???


once you know its a matter of cutting off that resource and removing the excess pollution.

you cant remove it with water changes if your adding it just as fast right??

i would be happy to help if you have any questions, post or pm either way your not stuck alone , theres lots of brains here to pick.

cheers!

[Boxboy]

^^^ Yup, Find the source and fix it.
What is your water source?
How much live or dry rock is in your tank?
Any livestock besides snails?
What are you using for flow?

yes many ppl here will help you correct any issues and help you to be successful!

[reefwars]

really in a small tank water changes and a little husbandry should be all thats required to battle nitrates .

if your overstocked or overfeed and add pollution to the tiny tank it will snowball fast into high nutrients.

battle them from the beginning allowing time to adjust and cut down on the sources.


then kiss your trates good bye!!

cheers

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by Boxboy

^^^ Yup, Find the source and fix it.
What is your water source?
How much live or dry rock is in your tank?
Any livestock besides snails?
What are you using for flow?

yes many ppl here will help you correct any issues and help you to be successful!

I think it's from my curing rock...
Ro water is been used
40lbs rocks 38 dry/2 live too seed
Hermits and was black brittle starfish got chopped in power head
Power head and hob filter for flow