10 gallon acuario
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Filtration
Just did a simple research on filtration and an opinion of not using mechanical filters or filter pads is better in the long run to lower nitrates. The filters only collects detritus which converts to nitrates. Will have to ponder about doing this and see if this can help to lower the levels. The author also stated that he only uses a skimmer. As another alternative I see too is that to change more frequently the filter floss. Like instead of once per week, try TWICE a week. Right after the usual water change and on Wednesdays. I will try this method first and if I don't see any difference I might just take the mechanical filtration out.
Alkalinity
Calcium
Temperature
Nitrate
Salinity
2 Fish
12 Corals
7 Invertebrate
1 Plant
Equipment
Aeration
Filter
Heater
Lighting
Powerhead
Refractometer
Skimmer
Other
Feeding See more
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After some thought, I decided to alternate between Rods and pellets every other day. This will lower my chances of overfeeding and make the tank cleaner and the diversity between the 2 meals should work
Maintenance
Here as stated are my maintenance goals to lower my nitrates:
1) Change twice filter pad during the week (Sunday and Wednesday)
2) Use Chemi Pure Blue to battle hair algae
3) Feed flake in the morning and Rods at night (2x a day)
4) Water change up to 2 gallons
5) Continue using Prime
1) Change twice filter pad during the week (Sunday and Wednesday)
2) Use Chemi Pure Blue to battle hair algae
3) Feed flake in the morning and Rods at night (2x a day)
4) Water change up to 2 gallons
5) Continue using Prime
On average you perform a 25% water change every 15 days.
0% total water change in December.