8g Biocube nitrates up

Proteus · #1 03-12-2013, 11:58 AM

I would think that new fish and over feeding are the issue
For the cheato from your friend I would use a hob style filter with a reading lamp over it. Just replace the filter media with cheato
There are skimmers or dyi that could suit your needs but are unnessecsary in your case.
Spot feed your fish so you don't have organics going to waste in your tank and keep up with water changes

You could also look into dosing a carbon source but it would have to be very percise with a small water volume

Dearth · #2 03-12-2013, 03:01 PM

Have you considered a hang on filter like Aquaclear? While its not a protein skimmer it would help in getting rid of some of the larger floaters out

Borderjumper · #3 03-12-2013, 03:32 PM

I too would be really careful dosing in a tank that small.. Try just upping your water changes and it should resolve itself.

pinkreef · #4 03-12-2013, 03:41 PM

hi shelly,
i would stick to really small fish like your neon goby
the 6 line needs to swim a lot, i would trade him in for something tiny
(besides they are on the aggresive side imo)
barb

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jacamarorchids · #5 03-13-2013, 02:17 AM

Oh Pinkreef, I have already tried to warn her of your sixline problems....

pinkreef · #6 03-13-2013, 03:06 PM

JUST AN

YOU PROBABLY WANT A PEACEFUL TANK WITH BEAUTIFUL FRIENDLY
CREATURES

Skimmerking · #7 03-13-2013, 03:15 PM

with a 8 g tank there isnt any reason to have Nitrates. if you have a 5 gal empty pail of salt. do a water change with that 5 gal will really take the nitrates away doing small water changes will not take care of the Nitrates.
I would doing like 75% and then check your nitrates in 1 day to see if you are having it rise again. if it is then start looking at what you have in there for live stock and how much you are feeding.