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02/11/2008, 10:53 PM
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Nitrates on Reef no Fish ?
Just curious if you can prolong water changes with just live rock and corals, no fish. Looking to set up a frag tank.
Thanks, Moochie |
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02/11/2008, 11:41 PM
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My corals actually are more affected when nitrates are off. If any of my levels are off I usually know it by how they look. Unless you have a lot of live rock in your frag tank you will need to do frequent water changes. Just my opinion.
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02/11/2008, 11:46 PM
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you want to keep nitrates down to 0-5-10ppm(max)......nitrates and coral usually dont mix.....dont skimp on water changes.....otherwise you'll just blame it on some equipment you're using.....i.e canister filter....
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02/11/2008, 11:54 PM
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Soft corals don't seem to be harmed by nitrate, in my experience, although the coloration might change.
I'd expect corals to benefit more from water changes than fish. I don't cut back just because there aren't any fish in one of my 29g tanks.
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02/11/2008, 11:58 PM
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bertoni...agree softies dont seem to be harmed...however...coloration does change....
in fact, all my softies thrive at 15ppm...and they have lots color...also....clams love NO3 |
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