lowering Nitrates

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  1. mikeb

    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    All of my water tests have been pretty good so far. But I would like my Nitrate level lower.

    Ammonia - 0
    P H - 8.2
    Nitrites - 0
    Phos - 0
    Calcium - 450
    Alk - normal
    Nitrates - 15-20

    Are water changes the only way to lower nitrates?
     
    mikeb, Aug 20, 2004
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  3. mikeb

    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    What's a DC?
     
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  4. reefman_MC

    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    15-20 isn't all that bad. If I were you I would just keep up the water changes. The older your tank gets the lower your nitrates will be. Do a 5 gallon weekly water change.
     
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  5. mikeb

    mikeb Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks reefman. Guess I'm just trying to be a perfectionist. ;D
     
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