helen2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi guys. So my tank has been running for about a month now, and it's doing pretty well. It is currently a home to two clowns and five snails. Up until now, I have just been using my live rock and live sand for my filter. However, my nitrates went up to 20 ppm yesterday. I know 20 isn't too bad, but I like keeping the levels as low as possible. I did a water change, and they are now back at 10. My question is whether or not adding a hang on the back filter would help keep my nitrates down. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi guys. So my tank has been running for about a month now, and it's doing pretty well. It is currently a home to two clowns and five snails. Up until now, I have just been using my live rock and live sand for my filter. However, my nitrates went up to 20 ppm yesterday. I know 20 isn't too bad, but I like keeping the levels as low as possible. I did a water change, and they are now back at 10. My question is whether or not adding a hang on the back filter would help keep my nitrates down. Yep, a HOB filter would help remove poop and food from the water column and prevent it from rotting/turning to nitrate. Link to comment
helen2 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Yep, a HOB filter would help remove poop and food from the water column and prevent it from rotting/turning to nitrate. I'll probably get one within this week or next. What media would you recommend for the filter? Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I just added chemipure elite and purigen to my Aqua clear that's what seems to be the consensus from the posts I've read. I also have the a filter pad and the bio media in there as well. Link to comment
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