Nitrates yet again...

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by swinkreptiles, Nov 3, 2010.

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  1. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    Tap water nitrates are 0, no color change in test. I feed once a day a very small ammoun, just enough for everyone to get some. Feed corals once a week.

    So the cannister could be the problem? I have not cleaned the inside of it, only changed the carbon every 3-4 weeks or so. The carbon in it now is right about 2 weeks old.

    So should i take the cannister apart and clean it out thoroughly?
     
    swinkreptiles, Nov 4, 2010
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  2. ali1

    ali1 Skunk Shrimp

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    There may be gunk on the outside of the baskets in your canister.
     
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  3. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    Sounds like a classic case of nuclear canister filters!!! Unless with every water change/carbon change you SCRUB the inside of that bad boy and the tubing - you are asking for nitrates.
     
    M-Ocean Man, Nov 4, 2010
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