Nitrates present

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  1. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    I just tested my water like I do every Wednesday. My nitrates were 2 mg/L. I have a 55 gallon with 20 gallon refugium. Tank has been running for eight months. I have mostly lps and softies. Fish are in my signature.

    This is the first time nitrates have been present since my cycle.
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Is this an issue I need to address with water changes?
     
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    Water changes will help although that is not a bad level either with the corals you have.
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    That's what I thought. I guess I'm just interested in knowing why after a few months I start see some level.
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    IME..all LPS and softies tend to benefit from a little nitrates.
     
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