wabyrd
Aquarium Advice Freak
Life has gotten in the way and I'm not able to put the time into my tank that I was once able to. It's a planted 125 with the whole CO2 setup. I have an Eheim 2217 as the filter. I'm looking to increase the time between water changes. At present, I only do a PWC every 4 weeks. I know it's a long time between changes, but the only water parameter that is an issue is nitrate. Give my your thoughts on this: Add a smaller cannister filter (Probably an Eheim Ecco 2234) and except for the coarse and fine pads, fill the baskets with SeaChem De-Nitrate. I know it's not enough filter for the 125, but i'm only looking to use it as a secondary means for removing more nitrate and delaying the PWC. Sure it's another cannister to maintain, but I think that would be easier than the PWCs. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!