How to get rid of high nitrate

[scarab]

You mean it can actually reduce nitrate?

[kschew1498]

Hi, allow me to addon on DSB / LR / Berlin System / Penum System & so called NNR. You may refer to this website www.wetwebmedia.com

by Robert Fenner. Personally, I felt that this is a gd website where plenty of information can be gained and also a better understanding on the chemistry on the cycle.

Good web site....thanks for sharing.

[ryz]

There is a nitrate remover in pellets form that you're supposed to bury in your Gravel. It's by TETRA ( the company) otherwise get some maiden hair algae in your tank Looks good does the job. If you're using coral chips and/or bio balls, get rid of them. They're nitrate factories

[Vinoth]

me2 using PSBLIVE probiotic...for nearly 4mth..its works

Can anyone give more info about this product?

[ghost]

yup. its blk 164 boon wan aquarium where i bought it too..veri effevtive tat i m not worried abt the nitrate level. juz follow the instruction n pour the amt of psb into ur tank.

[arcanehacker]

no doubt bioballs/wetdryfilter are nitrate factories due to over efficiency in coverting ammonia and nitrates. after a period of usage, ammonia and nitrite readings usually maintain at zero, however nitrate readings will frequently hit the high-end unless given frequent water changes. at this point, one should remove the bio-balls, but only a small amount at a time so as to allow bacteria to repopulate and not upset ammonia/nitrite conversion capability. after removing all the bio-ball stuffs, nitrate should decrease.

how and where would bacteria populate when the bio-balls are removed, even slowly..