flynnternet
Aquarium Advice Regular
I'm at a loss as to why I can;t get my trates down. I use only RO water, feed every other day, and my Nitrates are still at 20ppm. I just did a water change on Sunday as well (about 20%). My nitrates never seem to go below 20, or not for quite a long time anyway.
On perhaps a related note, I've noticed my that a few of my snails have died. I had maybe 6 nassarius snails about a month ago, and they seem to all be gone now. All four of my Turbos have gone, as well as a few nerites. Only my ceriths seem to be unscathed. My three shrimp and two fish are happy, but I have seen an upsurge of algae/diatoms on the sand.
What can I do to lower my nitrates? I also want to replace my nassarius snails. ANyone have a clue as to why they may be dying? Starvation?
TIA
On perhaps a related note, I've noticed my that a few of my snails have died. I had maybe 6 nassarius snails about a month ago, and they seem to all be gone now. All four of my Turbos have gone, as well as a few nerites. Only my ceriths seem to be unscathed. My three shrimp and two fish are happy, but I have seen an upsurge of algae/diatoms on the sand.
What can I do to lower my nitrates? I also want to replace my nassarius snails. ANyone have a clue as to why they may be dying? Starvation?
TIA