algy1943
Reefing newb
algy1943
Living Reefs Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Upminster essex UK
Posts: 553
Thanked: 17
iTrader: 0
Images: 10
1 Day Ago
I am suffering with high nitrates , I had a a pure white anemone , fed it and it changed to its correct colour and retained its zooxanthella , but it grew so large and moved around the tank killing all my corals with the exception of the xenias , I have since removed the anemone ,removed all the live rock , completely cleaned the tank , throughly cleaned the rock killing off all the aiptasia , new crushed rock , replaced as much of the live rock as I wanted , filled the tank ,replaced the pumps etc and let it cure for 2 weeks then replaced the fish , I have now replaced several corals by the way the tank holds 250litres , I carry out 30litres water change every 2 weeks but cannot get the nitrates below 40 , can anyone help please ?
algy1943
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"Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience"
Current Tank Info: 250L Living reef tank, 7 fish,various corals and anemone's
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 900x600x460x250L
Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 40 months
Living Reefs Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Upminster essex UK
Posts: 553
Thanked: 17
iTrader: 0
Images: 10
1 Day Ago
I am suffering with high nitrates , I had a a pure white anemone , fed it and it changed to its correct colour and retained its zooxanthella , but it grew so large and moved around the tank killing all my corals with the exception of the xenias , I have since removed the anemone ,removed all the live rock , completely cleaned the tank , throughly cleaned the rock killing off all the aiptasia , new crushed rock , replaced as much of the live rock as I wanted , filled the tank ,replaced the pumps etc and let it cure for 2 weeks then replaced the fish , I have now replaced several corals by the way the tank holds 250litres , I carry out 30litres water change every 2 weeks but cannot get the nitrates below 40 , can anyone help please ?
algy1943
__________________
"Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience"
Current Tank Info: 250L Living reef tank, 7 fish,various corals and anemone's
"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 900x600x460x250L
Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 40 months