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Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Steve34, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    YES, that will help with the ammonia/nitrite issue, as well. Thanks, John. :)
     
    Mr. Bill, Jul 12, 2011
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  2. Steve34

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    Yes, but just the basic biocube skimmer.
     
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  3. Steve34

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    ok, nothing in the back of the biocube except the skimmer and one section of filter material to get the large chunks o'crap out.

    Ammonia is 0
    Nitrite is 0
    Nitrate is still at 20

    cursed nitrates.
     
    Steve34, Jul 17, 2011
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  4. Mr. Bill

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    Good to see your ammonia and nitrite levels back at zero. A reading of 20 on the nitrate is not really critical as nitrate is a lot less dangerous. However, you may want to do another water change to get that a little lower to help prevent a nuisance algae bloom.

    BTW, have you seen your goby or shrimp yet?
     
    Mr. Bill, Jul 18, 2011
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  5. Steve34

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    Sadly I have not seen either which at this point is representing one of the major disappointments in my saltwater keeping to this point.

    I had no reason to think I was out of whack so badly everything else was open, clownfish were swimming around fine. miserable.
     
    Steve34, Jul 18, 2011
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