Nitrate issues

skippyreef · 01/28/2007, 02:49 PM

I have been having issues with STN since set up. The tank was set up with a medium depth sand bed, H&S A-200 skimmer and set up the way I have set up every tank I have had with the exception of this time I did not use life rock but instead used a new popular product from Europe.

I have a sizable ivesetment in this product because I aquascaped my entire 270 gallon with it. I do not overfeed the tank and have no bioload with only 12 small size fish in the tank at present and the clean up critters. I do have a macroalgea refugium as well and do water changes along with running carbon. A friend is having similiar issues and also used the same product.

My nitrates are anywhere from 50 in the mornign to 100 a few hours after I feed the tank.

I am wondering if the product lacks the pourosity to reduce nitrate and / or support the bacteria population necessary for even the minimal bioload that I have.

To rememdy this I am planning on redoing the tank in all live rock and replacing 50% of the sand bed. Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

texreefer · 01/28/2007, 04:02 PM

you refer to it several times as "this product" what is it? you probably don't have enough of a bacteria population to break down the waste

TandN · 01/28/2007, 04:06 PM

Try LR in youe sump ALOT of it

skippyreef · 01/28/2007, 04:17 PM

Its the Reef Ceramics Product. I have had it in the tank since May 2005. I wouldn't be so concerned but there are others I know having hte exact same issues I am.

NewbieForever · 01/28/2007, 04:54 PM

Have you thought about about one of these?

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...Code=denitrate

01/28/2007, 02:49 PM	#1
skippyreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: under the sea Posts: 1,079	Nitrate issues I have been having issues with STN since set up. The tank was set up with a medium depth sand bed, H&S A-200 skimmer and set up the way I have set up every tank I have had with the exception of this time I did not use life rock but instead used a new popular product from Europe. I have a sizable ivesetment in this product because I aquascaped my entire 270 gallon with it. I do not overfeed the tank and have no bioload with only 12 small size fish in the tank at present and the clean up critters. I do have a macroalgea refugium as well and do water changes along with running carbon. A friend is having similiar issues and also used the same product. My nitrates are anywhere from 50 in the mornign to 100 a few hours after I feed the tank. I am wondering if the product lacks the pourosity to reduce nitrate and / or support the bacteria population necessary for even the minimal bioload that I have. To rememdy this I am planning on redoing the tank in all live rock and replacing 50% of the sand bed. Thoughts and suggestions are welcome. __________________ Anacroporamademepoora Current Tank Info: 270 gallon Reef

01/28/2007, 04:02 PM	#2
texreefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 331	you refer to it several times as "this product" what is it? you probably don't have enough of a bacteria population to break down the waste __________________ Coral?.. What new Coral?.. That's an old one that just grew bigger!!! Current Tank Info: full blown sps

01/28/2007, 04:17 PM	#4
skippyreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: under the sea Posts: 1,079	Its the Reef Ceramics Product. I have had it in the tank since May 2005. I wouldn't be so concerned but there are others I know having hte exact same issues I am. __________________ Anacroporamademepoora Current Tank Info: 270 gallon Reef

01/28/2007, 04:06 PM	#3
TandN Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,009	Try LR in youe sump ALOT of it

01/28/2007, 04:54 PM	#5
NewbieForever Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 399	Have you thought about about one of these? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...Code=denitrate