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ej1698
04/19/2006, 08:32 AM
Hey,

I know that water changes are obvious, I did a water change on saturday [15 gallons on my 90 gallon tank] and my nitrites still haven't gone down.

amm- .25
nitrite- .50
nitrate- 10
PH - 8.2
temp - 79

Any help is much appreciated

EJ

ERICN
04/19/2006, 08:36 AM
do larger water change

ej1698
04/19/2006, 08:48 AM
sounds good, wouldn't / should the nitrites convert on their own to nitrates.

EJ

CarmieJo
04/19/2006, 08:54 AM
How long has your tank been set up? It looks like it is still cycling.

:fish1:

Paintbug
04/19/2006, 09:06 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7205757#post7205757 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CarmieJo
How long has your tank been set up? It looks like it is still cycling.

:fish1:
agreed! sounds like you are still cycling.

ej1698
04/19/2006, 10:05 AM
live rock went into the tank on feb 24 2006

EJ

WaterKeeper
04/19/2006, 10:13 AM
Well if you are using a DSB it usually takes a couple of months for the bed to stratify and develop de-nitrifying ability.

ej1698
04/19/2006, 10:28 AM
Yes, I have a 4 inch sand bed...That could be it. SO should I still do larger water changes or wait it out?

EJ

sidneybrooksjr
04/19/2006, 11:12 AM
someone on reefcentral said that you can add vodka to lower nitrates!

ej1698
04/19/2006, 11:32 AM
I think i would drink it before lowering my nitrite's...lol

EJ

dmo
04/19/2006, 12:46 PM
according to this:
Nitrite and the Reef Aquarium (http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rhf/index.php)
Nitrites are not a concern in the Marine aquarium.. only for Freshwater.

bertoni
04/19/2006, 12:49 PM
I agree that nitrite is not an issue in saltwater tanks. Some 20% water changes might help clean up the water column, but I'd be worried more about any toxins, etc, released by the decay of live rock.