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10/20/2010, 06:04 PM
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When will my ammonia and nitrites go down?
After my tank starts cycling when will my ammonia and nitrites start going down? I have a 50 gallon tank, 20 gallon sump. Also, what level should my nitrates be at?
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10/20/2010, 06:10 PM
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Ammonia starts going down after about a week, when the NitrItes surge. The NitrItes start going down after about 2 to 3 weeks, when the NitrAtes surge. Nitrates should be as low as possible, read this:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php and the articles listed here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1696795 |
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10/23/2010, 06:13 PM
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They will go down when they are good and ready
 You want your nitrates as low as possible. After the cycle get some macro algae in your sump.
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