Caliban07
Aquarium Advice Addict
I'm going to put something across here. A question that has been playing on my mind. I am more than likely missing something so please give reasons why this theory could be incorrect. I'm open to answers from all angles.
Although there is no substitute for changing water to control nitrates. Would I be right in saying that in order to prolong the build up if nitrates a slower filter flow would be beneficial.
The reason I say this is that although I know bacteria colonise every surface the majority I believe is in the filter. This is because the food is 'brought' to the BB via filter flow. The faster the filter flow the quicker the nitrogen cycle? The quicker end product of nitrates would appear?
If we could get a flow rate that would still ensure 0ppm Ammonia and nitrite but was slower. In theory would it take longer for nitrates to build giving more time for plants to use them up reducing the length between water changes? In theory I do stress.
If I'm talking a load if tripe please do say so.
Although there is no substitute for changing water to control nitrates. Would I be right in saying that in order to prolong the build up if nitrates a slower filter flow would be beneficial.
The reason I say this is that although I know bacteria colonise every surface the majority I believe is in the filter. This is because the food is 'brought' to the BB via filter flow. The faster the filter flow the quicker the nitrogen cycle? The quicker end product of nitrates would appear?
If we could get a flow rate that would still ensure 0ppm Ammonia and nitrite but was slower. In theory would it take longer for nitrates to build giving more time for plants to use them up reducing the length between water changes? In theory I do stress.
If I'm talking a load if tripe please do say so.