Guys, since I've started my 30 gallon tank I've never been able to get my NO3 below 10 ppm despite weekly 10% water changes.
I've read alot on the discussion that filters are nitrate factories, and am wondering if this is a cause. I do not have a skimmer yet, though I do plan on buying one. I have a bubble wall at the back of the tank that adds plenty of O2 to the tank, and the filter is just a regular petco hang on back filter with charcoal and plastic filter insert.
Thoughts on lowering my NO3?
I've read alot on the discussion that filters are nitrate factories, and am wondering if this is a cause. I do not have a skimmer yet, though I do plan on buying one. I have a bubble wall at the back of the tank that adds plenty of O2 to the tank, and the filter is just a regular petco hang on back filter with charcoal and plastic filter insert.
Thoughts on lowering my NO3?