High nitrate only!

[Wayne]

Originally Posted by Myka

That's not entirely true, the best natural denitrator is live rock. The anaerobic bacteria within the rock will convert nitrate to nitrogen gas.

Wow did not know that, thank you

[Myka]

Originally Posted by fresh

With almost 20 lbs of LR in a 14 gal tank, I would think that this process should be optimal.

Anyhow, with a couple more water changes, I hope the nitrates are gone.

It's about quality, not quantity as Daniella said. If you are doing a good job vacuuming the tank (including rocks) while you are doing your water changes it should really help. Simply taking water out and putting clean water in won't do the trick.

Originally Posted by Wayne

Wow did not know that, thank you

You're welcome.

[Timbits]

my nitrates were pretty high too like in the 80 range. did a huge water change waited few days did another one and now nitrates are sitting at 0!