pumper7
New Member
I have a 125 SeaClear System II with a nitrate problem. The tank is 6 months old with 80 lbs of LR and 80 lbs of sand. I have a small SFE, Trigger, and 5 damsels. I feed once a day and the food is gone with in a few minutes. All my levels are good with the exception of Nitrates. 10% water changes weekly.
Ammonia is 0
Nitrite is 0
Nitrates are 40-80
LFS told me to remove the bio balls slowly because the bio balls and LR are creating the nitrates and the LR is enough of a bio filter. Is this correct?
Also would adding a refuge help lower my nitrate levels?
Thinking of a 30 gallon sump with fuge and a skimmer since the System II skimmer is weak. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Ammonia is 0
Nitrite is 0
Nitrates are 40-80
LFS told me to remove the bio balls slowly because the bio balls and LR are creating the nitrates and the LR is enough of a bio filter. Is this correct?
Also would adding a refuge help lower my nitrate levels?
Thinking of a 30 gallon sump with fuge and a skimmer since the System II skimmer is weak. Any suggestions will be appreciated.