So I am as my namesake suggests.
29G planted mixed tank. stocked to 90%, 2 filters + sponge for colonization for quarantine. Filtration and oxygenation should be more than adequate.
10G 5adf + 2 otos. planted. Tetra whisper pf10.
The bigger tank nitrates are getting out of control. Were stable since cycled (months). Lowered lighting duration to try and control algae. Someone suggested that this might be contributing to gradual (weeks) elevation of nitrate levels... (?) weekly 50% wc
The smaller tank was stable, then had a ph issue where it fell below 6.4. the next day, nitrates read zero. 40% wc at least every two days depending on daily readings since nitrates gone.
RO water with Kent rite, prime, sometimes a tiny bit of alkaline buffer.
Please help me to understand... Are not nitrates really just BB "pee", indicative of their presence?
How does "pee" disappear overnight even if the BB die?
How do I get the bigger tank back under control as it's levels are skyrocketing with a stable ph? If I vac too much, don't I risk the BB?
I'm confused an am worried that my ignorance will, nevermind inconvenience and stress me, but potentially hurt my "cat TV"...
Pls help.
29G planted mixed tank. stocked to 90%, 2 filters + sponge for colonization for quarantine. Filtration and oxygenation should be more than adequate.
10G 5adf + 2 otos. planted. Tetra whisper pf10.
The bigger tank nitrates are getting out of control. Were stable since cycled (months). Lowered lighting duration to try and control algae. Someone suggested that this might be contributing to gradual (weeks) elevation of nitrate levels... (?) weekly 50% wc
The smaller tank was stable, then had a ph issue where it fell below 6.4. the next day, nitrates read zero. 40% wc at least every two days depending on daily readings since nitrates gone.
RO water with Kent rite, prime, sometimes a tiny bit of alkaline buffer.
Please help me to understand... Are not nitrates really just BB "pee", indicative of their presence?
How does "pee" disappear overnight even if the BB die?
How do I get the bigger tank back under control as it's levels are skyrocketing with a stable ph? If I vac too much, don't I risk the BB?
I'm confused an am worried that my ignorance will, nevermind inconvenience and stress me, but potentially hurt my "cat TV"...
Pls help.
