How to keep nitrates at zero in a nano tank ???

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  1. minajaguar

    minajaguar Spaghetti Worm

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    How to keep nitrates at zero in a nano tank ???
    30 gallon
    light stock
    skimmer
    no sump
    no live rocks
    no mechanical filteration
     
    minajaguar, Sep 28, 2012
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  2. bloodbringer3

    bloodbringer3 Plankton

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    water changes and i would get some live rock
     
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  3. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    No live rock!!!
    You have NO Live rock AND no Filtration???!

    Unless you're doing daily water changes, you can't do it.

    You need some type of mechanical and biological (and chemical) filtration.
    You have nitrate issues BECAUSE you don't have live rock.

    ... this explains a lot of your other posts...

    You should have 20 - 35 pounds of live rock in that tank.
     
    FatBastad, Sep 28, 2012
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  4. Biocube

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    In a few weeks I will be upgrading to BioPellets on my 29 BioCube.

    I'll keep you posted!

    But you def need LR & Sand to help keep your levels controlled.
     
    Biocube, Sep 28, 2012
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  5. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Doesn't the bacteria within live rock turn amonia into nitrite then nitrate? How would he have nitrates?
     
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  6. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    Those ammonia fixers no doubt colonized SOMETHING in his tank. I'd guess his real estate for bacterial growth is minimal though.
     
    Moxtrain, Sep 28, 2012
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