I have a 90 gallon tank with two Fluval 404s.In this tank is 12 african cichlids with top size being 5 inches and all wont get bigger than that,two peacock eels,1 featherfin cat,pleco,3 clown loaches.Is this enough filtration to keep them healthy?
Is this enough?
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I just added the second Fluval last night because i couldnt keep nitrates under 60ppm with two water changes a week.Ill test it again tonight and after thursdays water change to see if its helping.Thanks!
adding a second canister is not going to do anything for your nitrates.
the only way to keep them down is through water changes...and adjusting stocking/feeding levels accordingly..
the filters help with ammonia and nitrIte, but not nitrates, which are the end product of the nitrogen cycle in a normal freshwater tank. they must be removed via water changes..
the only way to keep them down is through water changes...and adjusting stocking/feeding levels accordingly..
the filters help with ammonia and nitrIte, but not nitrates, which are the end product of the nitrogen cycle in a normal freshwater tank. they must be removed via water changes..
I appreciate it 12 volt,your right.Ive considered getting rid of a couple but its just hard to do but i guess ill have to.I do two 30 percent water changes a week and its still not helping much.My biggest polluter is my feeding and the pleco.Hes absolutlely filthy and i dont have any algea becuase of all the water changes so do i really need him?
Also with the extra filtration and bio media they should at least be healthier correct?
Also with the extra filtration and bio media they should at least be healthier correct?
Maybe you are overfeeding? I have more africans than you in a 75gal and I keep my nitrates around 20ppm.
You can also try adding Seachem purigen, that will reduce your nitrates.
You can also try adding Seachem purigen, that will reduce your nitrates.
good point, there are filter media available like Nitrazorb and purigen that can also help, but the media must be removed and 'recharged' frequently..
its probably better to reduce them through tank management though..
its probably better to reduce them through tank management though..
I would get rid of the pleco, I know mine is a crap factory and he is about to go, and try feeding less if you can.
I appreciate the ideas and reinforcement guys,ill cut back on feeding a bit and take the pleco to my LFS.Im tired of the mile long poops anyway,lol.Should i do a water change tonight and not feed for a couple days?or should i wait to my regular day and let the new filter mature a bit more?At least the new filter isnt hurting anything becaus i thing i was a little underfiltered anyway.I knew i over fed alittle to make sure everyone got some but i figured two water changes a week would go farther than it has been.I figured wrong.Thanks again.