Lowering Nitrates

[duanes]

I realize this is not directly about nitrate, and aimed at reefers, but.....
these testing suggestions are universal, so apply fresh, salt, whatever.

 

[carsonrm01]

How would I hook something up for easier water changes? I have a sink nearby. Using buckets is just a pain in the ***

 

[tlindsey]

How would I hook something up for easier water changes? I have a sink nearby. Using buckets is just a pain in the ***

Some faucets you can screw the end off and it will be threaded. If you have a Python you could easily connect it to the faucet.

 

[tlindsey]

Some faucets you can screw the end off and it will be threaded. If you have a Python you could easily connect it to the faucet.

 

[carsonrm01]

I cant screw the end off of mine. Im used to filling buckets and dechlorinating those individually. Would you mind explaining the process of putting untreated water in the tank?

 

[tlindsey]

I cant screw the end off of mine. Im used to filling buckets and dechlorinating those individually. Would you mind explaining the process of putting untreated water in the tank?

Tbh I do what you do. Other members add the dechlorinator probably at the same time the aquarium is refilling. Also there are other connections for the Python just go to Youtube.

 

[carsonrm01]

I just want to be cautious. I have some special fish. How long could a fish live in just tap water? (not putting them in tap water just curious)

 

[tlindsey]

I just want to be cautious. I have some special fish. How long could a fish live in just tap water? (not putting them in tap water just curious)

I personally wouldn't risk putting any fish in tap water without dechlorinator. I can smell the chlorine in my tap water it's strong. Year's ago some fish hobbyist would not use dechlorinator and although some fish would survive the fish would die prematurely.

 

[Rocksor]

I just want to be cautious. I have some special fish. How long could a fish live in just tap water? (not putting them in tap water just curious)

Dose for the entire volume of the aquarium. You can split the dosage , so 50% before and 50% during, putting water conditioner where the water enters the tank.

 

[carsonrm01]

Im not putting them in just tap water. Was just wondering bc im going to do 90 percent change and didnt want to risk their lives