New setup high nitrate levels!

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  1. LukeSchnabel

    LukeSchnabel Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I started my 75 gallon tank about 2 1/2 months ago and it's been running with no light for the most part. My tank cycled the first 3 weeks then I put more LR in and it cycled a second time. Now my levels are pH- 8.0. Ammonia- 0. Nitrite-0. Nitrate-20.
    Now my nitrate is very high and I don't know how to lower that.
     
    LukeSchnabel, Jun 1, 2011
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  2. socal86

    socal86 Fire Worm

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    you could use carbon filter media to help with the nitrates
     
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  3. mike.nakh

    mike.nakh Astrea Snail

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    try waiting a little longer it should level out, is there enough flow in the tank ?
    Also have you read about vodka dosing ?
     
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  4. trent51593

    trent51593 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The only real easy way to lower nitrates is to do a water change.
     
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  5. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    But for my Aquarium?? I have got to hear about this!
     
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  6. LukeSchnabel

    LukeSchnabel Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have 4 carbon filter bags, maybe I should replace them? My water flow is low, I'm buying a tunz wave box. I heard that they are amazing!
     
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