Help, Need Nitrate Advice

[farwesttexas]

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My Tank Set-up -92 gallon corner tank
aqua c high performance in-sump skimmer
1-802 powerhead
4.5 inch sand bed
140 lbs live rock
Two days ago I did a 10% w/c, which I do every 7-10 days, and nitrates went from 10 to between 20-40. The tank has been up about 3 months. I just moved my powerhead into another location, fished two dead turbo snails out, added an anemone, cleaned the pad on my skimmer pump, and I am concerned about possible dead spots in new water flow configuration. Also, before nitrate spike I ordered 2 clowns due to arrive tommorrow. I am doing a 15% w/c tommorrow. Any other recommendations?

 

[patandlace]

Cut back on feedings, vacuum out the live rock when doing water changes, add a sump with macroalgae in it, Do more water changes.

 

[farwesttexas]

I only feed every 3-4 days.

 

[nictavius]

If you are using tap water it can make your nitrates go crazy when you do water changes, that happened to me.....before i switched to RODI......What kind of water do you use....?

 

[farwesttexas]

I Have an R.O. Unit

 

[nigerbang]

Try and blow all the LR off..Dunno? What kind of filter do you have?