Nitrates

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Nitrates are created as ammonia and nitrite are broken down by nitrifying bacteria. Water changes will lower nitrate levels. Another way that levels will drop, is if you have either a DSB(Deep Sand Bed) or live rock in your tank. Both of these can harbour denitrifying bacteria which will convert the nitrAte --> nitrIte --> nitrogen gas which will be released into the atmosphere.
 
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