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11/24/2008, 06:48 PM
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Nitrates at 20, ok for zoanthids?
So my tank has been up since mid September. And since the cycle has ended my Nitrates have been a constant 20. I've just turned my HOB biowheel into a HOB chaeto fuge.. So I'm hoping this will help drive my nitrates down. I perform weekly 10 and sometimes 15g water changes. I'm very religious about them.
Is it alright to add some zoanthids to color up my tank, or should I wait until the nitrates drop < 5? I'm hoping the chaeto will begin dropping it soon, hopefully within the next week or so. Chaeto fuge:  Let me know what you think! |
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11/24/2008, 07:10 PM
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11/24/2008, 10:05 PM
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Simple, and to the point....
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11/25/2008, 07:17 AM
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My nitrates have been way up there for quite a while as well, and my zoos grew just fine. I added a sump with chaeto and the nitrates dropped quick so I would say it's okay to add them.
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11/25/2008, 08:12 AM
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Many zoanthus species seem to be quite tolerant of poor water conditions. That's not to say they'll thrive under those conditions, but they may survive (which, to some, may be an accomplishment in its own right) If, however, you wish to expand to much else beyond certain softies, you're going to need to work on getting your nitrates under control.
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11/25/2008, 08:12 AM
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I've heard of more nutrient rich or high level'd tanks than that which supported zoanthids.
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11/25/2008, 10:57 AM
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Also, your tank is really only a little over 2 months old. Even after my tank cycled the nitrates remained high for a while. (10-20ish) Now after 6 months I got them down to 5 or less.
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11/25/2008, 06:02 PM
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i really dont believe nitrates have much if any effect of zoanthids.
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11/25/2008, 06:08 PM
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alright, well then in that case I'll be picking up my first colony and/or frag of zoanthids this weekend!
 I'm still running 2x54w Actinics so I need to pick up 2 more 10,000K's or something. |
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11/25/2008, 09:16 PM
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i really dont believe nitrates have much if any effect of zoanthids.
You are correct for the most part. You will get better growth with higher, but much better color and MUCH slower growth with lower No3. IMHO If you desire to keep those boring sticks then you should lower nitrate and phosphate as well. good luck!
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