What do you find hardest to maintain with your aquarium?

Do some significant water changes, and quit using those darn additives.

 

pH hands down. According to the LFS, Nano's are notorious for low pH levels. Mine hovers between 7.8 - 8.0, even with frequent water changes. All other chems are ok.

 

I have never had a problem with temp, its always at 77-79, and I dont have a heater or a chiller. My only problem right now is alk( too high ) and my nitrates never at zero but never at a dangerous level( between 5-10ppm ) everything else is alright.

 

I've had nitrate problems but with the correct care and maintenance I have controlled it at 0 since april! My problem is now algae and alakalinity for some reason is such a b@!ch for me to keep at 8dkh let alone any higher. With supplements thats where my alk stays and my ca I can get up there anytime I want.

 

My money !! spend too much on it lol

Nitrates

 

I do at least a thirty percent water change every 2-3 weeks, and only add two supplements (Purple up and Coral-Vite). I also use a combination of Washing soda and Baking soda in my top off water. Which from Tangster's post is probably the problem.

Thanks for the info,
Dustin

 

I like ya thinking omard, tank move closer to the air con this summer (we are still in winter @ moment).

 

Temperature in the summer time. I have to use a large box fan to keep it around 80F. ( Latent heat of vaporization ) Sooner or later I will have to wire in an automatic thermostat for it like I use on my heater, but for now I just turn it on in the morning before I go to work.
The winter is the easiest. The heater works very well.

Jim

 

temp metal halides are a pain

 

Omard were you live people dont have central air conditioner's?