dirty bio-balls = high nitrate?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Night-Rida, Jul 5, 2009.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Theres also a hugh ball of cheato in there too, you just cant see it in that pic. Before get any Mangroves, do the research, there are some "fun" facts that you need to know before you go down that route. Heres a link..........http://www.3reef.com/forums/general...ng-you-needed-know-about-mangroves-52877.html
    Keep us posted on your results. Luna
     
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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    If your ammonia and nitrite levels are at zero then there is no need to add more BB, I would reduce them and monitor ammonia and nitrite.
    A refuge with seaweeds would be of more benefit to reduce nitrates and organic carbon, at the same time adding beneficial antibacterials/antifungus chemicals to the water and providing food and refuge for a greater number of pods than the BB.
     
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  3. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    Well my nitrates are down to 20ppm!!! went from 100ppm to 50ppm to 20ppm in 3 days! Just brought my first coral! blue mushrooms :)
     
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