NITRATES!!!

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smokeythebair

smokeythebair

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I asked this question before and looked online and for nitrosorb stuff but that didn't seem like it would help much. I have well water and my water comes out of tap at 40ppm. I keep up with everything but if it comes out that high i can't get it lower. Is their something i can buy to remove the nitrates from the tap?? My fish seem fine but i know they would do alot better in 10ppm nitrates.
 
How big are your tanks. Maybe you will decide to invest in an RO water maker. You would need to also research the minerals to add back into your water, because the RO strips the water of the good stuff too.
 
i have two 55 gallon tanks. I was thinking of putting some plants in them to help absorb some of the nitrates but its just driving me nutz that i do everything with testing and water changes but they can't get lower if they start out high.
 
nes999;4798205; said:
seachem makes a product called replenish to add minerals back into your RO.
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I should specify. You should research how to reconstitute your water in an economical way. Using epsom salt, baking soda, and....there's one other thing, but I'm drawing a blank at the moment.
 
Yup, use Pothos. Just dangle the roots in the water and they'll suck the nitrates up.

I'll go find the thread link for you...
 
Juxtaroberto;4798218; said:
Yup, use Pothos. Just dangle the roots in the water and they'll suck the nitrates up.

I'll go find the thread link for you...
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I've read that, but I'm still not sold! I am doing the same thing in a planted tank and a goldfish tank (barebottom) so we'll see!
 
smokeythebair;4798212; said:
i have two 55 gallon tanks. I was thinking of putting some plants in them to help absorb some of the nitrates but its just driving me nutz that i do everything with testing and water changes but they can't get lower if they start out high.
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that would work or ozone.
 
what about those brita pitchers?? do they help with nitrates??? i would like to solve the nitrate problem before they enter the tank but if i can't i guess i will just have to keep treating the tanks
 
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