chunkoblue AC Members Nov 26, 2006 422 0 0 45 Glenwood, IL Oct 7, 2007 #1 I was thinking of getting getting pura nitratelock for removing nitrates, but it says on the container that products for slime coat will destroy the resin possibly permanently.. so would I still be able to use prime?
I was thinking of getting getting pura nitratelock for removing nitrates, but it says on the container that products for slime coat will destroy the resin possibly permanently.. so would I still be able to use prime?
mellowvision Seafood Lover May 17, 2007 5,099 0 0 Brooklyn NY www.mellowvision.com Real Name Bill Brissette Oct 7, 2007 #2 why are you trying to remove nitrates with chemicals? just change your water. not to mention, nitralock doesn't remove nitrates. it changes their composition.
why are you trying to remove nitrates with chemicals? just change your water. not to mention, nitralock doesn't remove nitrates. it changes their composition.
chunkoblue AC Members Nov 26, 2006 422 0 0 45 Glenwood, IL Oct 7, 2007 #3 I would still do water changes... my tap has 10-20 ppm of nitrates in it. Kind hard to bring them down with water changes.
I would still do water changes... my tap has 10-20 ppm of nitrates in it. Kind hard to bring them down with water changes.
mellowvision Seafood Lover May 17, 2007 5,099 0 0 Brooklyn NY www.mellowvision.com Real Name Bill Brissette Oct 7, 2007 #4 maybe get some plants.
Ajordan Se?or Member - Get it? Nov 21, 2006 445 0 0 Massachusetts Oct 8, 2007 #5 what are your nitrate levels in the tank before a water change?
chunkoblue AC Members Nov 26, 2006 422 0 0 45 Glenwood, IL Oct 10, 2007 #6 It's hard to tell with the similarity in colors on the API nitrate test kit.. but definately not much over 40 ppm
It's hard to tell with the similarity in colors on the API nitrate test kit.. but definately not much over 40 ppm