how do i cure nitrate??
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scriving;4299101; said:
for the aquarium showroom..you know if they build a tank is a good way to go? i looked at thier website..i need a custom tank made..
Just so ive got this correct, youve setup up a new bow front within the last month or so, been doing weekly water changes (upstepping this to every 3 days) with 2-3 dozen small fish already?. By that run down bud your in cycle still.
Your upspecing the filtration which is good, however its still mainly mechanical, whats your approach on effective biological? or are you planning on trying to keep ahead of it via dilution?
Your upspecing the filtration which is good, however its still mainly mechanical, whats your approach on effective biological? or are you planning on trying to keep ahead of it via dilution?
[QUOTE='vspec';429914;4]Just so ive got this correct, youve setup up a new bow front within the last month or so, been doing weekly water changes (upstepping this to every 3 days) with 2-3 dozen small fish already?. By that run down bud your in cycle still.
Your upspecing the filtration which is good, however its still mainly mechanical, whats your approach on effective biological? or are you planning on trying to keep ahead of it via dilution?[/QUOTE]
honestly bro i dont understand your questions i am so new to this..dont get me wrong i been having fish tanks since i was 5 years old..i always caught baby largemouth bass and bluegill..always used tap water no chemicals..i'm learning as i go..
Your upspecing the filtration which is good, however its still mainly mechanical, whats your approach on effective biological? or are you planning on trying to keep ahead of it via dilution?[/QUOTE]
honestly bro i dont understand your questions i am so new to this..dont get me wrong i been having fish tanks since i was 5 years old..i always caught baby largemouth bass and bluegill..always used tap water no chemicals..i'm learning as i go..
Smok3o3;4299163; said:
thier nice tanks..i actually got this from a friend..it had a leak n i re-did all the bottom silicone n fixed the leak..asoon as i upgrade i'm getting rid of this tank..
I suggest getting a aquaclear filter, AC110 should do it. Also bacteria that brake down nitrate need to have an adequate amount of surface room to grow on. I suggest adding another 2 inches of substrate and putting in a sponge filter.
No worries bud. superquick 'very general' overview
Nutrients = wastes
Wastes need to be processed.
NH3 (ammonia) , & NO2 (Nitrite) are converted via Oxygen loving bacteria.
(NH3 is also assimulated via plants in various settings.)
NO3 (Nitrate) is converted via Anaerobic (Oxygen Limited) bacteria, assimulated by plants & diluted via waterchanges.
Looking at your pic, shallow gravel base, high O2 priority, few plants, & mechanical filtration. This rules out anaerobic conditions in the bed, possibly the rock, the filter, leaving only the plants & water changes to have a crack at your trates.
Thats the natral route at least, im sure plenty love their chemical approaches.
Just asking the question at any rate. Food for thought
Nutrients = wastes
Wastes need to be processed.
NH3 (ammonia) , & NO2 (Nitrite) are converted via Oxygen loving bacteria.
(NH3 is also assimulated via plants in various settings.)
NO3 (Nitrate) is converted via Anaerobic (Oxygen Limited) bacteria, assimulated by plants & diluted via waterchanges.
Looking at your pic, shallow gravel base, high O2 priority, few plants, & mechanical filtration. This rules out anaerobic conditions in the bed, possibly the rock, the filter, leaving only the plants & water changes to have a crack at your trates.
Thats the natral route at least, im sure plenty love their chemical approaches.
Just asking the question at any rate. Food for thought
