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04/19/2006, 08:32 AM
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how can i lower nitrite's
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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 |
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04/19/2006, 08:36 AM
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do larger water change
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04/19/2006, 08:48 AM
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sounds good, wouldn't / should the nitrites convert on their own to nitrates.
EJ
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04/19/2006, 08:54 AM
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How long has your tank been set up? It looks like it is still cycling.
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04/19/2006, 09:06 AM
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04/19/2006, 10:05 AM
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live rock went into the tank on feb 24 2006
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04/19/2006, 10:13 AM
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Well if you are using a DSB it usually takes a couple of months for the bed to stratify and develop de-nitrifying ability.
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04/19/2006, 10:28 AM
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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
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04/19/2006, 11:12 AM
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someone on reefcentral said that you can add vodka to lower nitrates!
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04/19/2006, 11:32 AM
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I think i would drink it before lowering my nitrite's...lol
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04/19/2006, 12:46 PM
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according to this:
Nitrite and the Reef Aquarium Nitrites are not a concern in the Marine aquarium.. only for Freshwater. |
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04/19/2006, 12:49 PM
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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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