minajaguar
Reefing newb
How to keep nitrates at zero in a nano tank ???
30 gallon
light stock
skimmer
no sump
no live rocks
no mechanical filteration
30 gallon
light stock
skimmer
no sump
no live rocks
no mechanical filteration
How to keep nitrates at zero in a nano tank ???
- Thread starter minajaguar
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bjohanson1234
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add some live rock 1-2 lbs per gallon. This will help stabilize the water quality, create nooks and crannies for beneficial organisms like pods that eat the fish waste, and are free snacks for the fish. That way you don't need to feed as often.
If possible, add a fuge with cheato. They make HOB fuges.
Also, weekly water changes.
If possible, add a fuge with cheato. They make HOB fuges.
Also, weekly water changes.
sen5241b
Reef enthusiast
Do not over feed
Do not over-stock (huge)
You must also think about phosphates. Nitrates and phosphates do NOT always go hand in hand and phosphates alone can make algae grow like crazy. There are two ways to lower phosphates: a phosphate reactor and/or a fuge with cheato.
Do not over-stock (huge)
You must also think about phosphates. Nitrates and phosphates do NOT always go hand in hand and phosphates alone can make algae grow like crazy. There are two ways to lower phosphates: a phosphate reactor and/or a fuge with cheato.
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
You need live rock, it's not optional. It serves as primary filtration and gives nervous or spooked fish a place to retreat to
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Yes, you need live rock, and you need to do water changes.
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
I have an 8 gallon tank. My nitrates are always at zero.
Water changes once a week, not overstocked, decent clean up crew and about 18 pounds of live rock.
Water changes once a week, not overstocked, decent clean up crew and about 18 pounds of live rock.
