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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
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.
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