ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Been 6 weeks into cycling. Check no3 reading 4th week.. 40ppm . And into 5 and 6 week. reading is about 60ppm on Api test kit. Even after 50% Wc.. No3 will shot back to 60ppm in few days (5-6).. Live stock: 1 cleaner shrimp 4 sexy shrimp 1 porcelain crab and 2 snail. Feed only once a day with pellet or mysis shrimp.. Skimmer on the way .. Order from ebay.. Tank is 2 feet with built in IOS.. Is there any other way to bring down no3 beside water change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted June 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2014 Bro, u got no skimmer so water change is crucial now..u got test ur new water nitrate level?..maybe the nitrate level not low oso..to reduce NO3, can use biosphere..cheers 1 Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chrislwp Posted June 14, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 14, 2014 U check with API test kit . Quote Tank 4x2x2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 U check with API test kit . No Comment. So u mean cant trust API??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chrislwp Posted June 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 15, 2014 So u mean cant trust API??? At least it doesn't work for me. Get Salifert Quote Tank 4x2x2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qianjun Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Oh I also using api and my Nitrate seems to be high too. Wer to get salifert? Seldom c it. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Oh I also using api and my Nitrate seems to be high too. Wer to get salifert? Seldom c it. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk bro. you might want to try madpetz. ken should have that in stock. Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hmm... thanks will get it.. saw at C328 before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flo_reeftank Posted June 15, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 15, 2014 Salifert test more accurate good luck Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny130y Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Try dosing better quality bacteria like the ones from Prodibio and put some Polylab biosphere your iOS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woyeng** Posted June 16, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2014 This may be old skool but it takes about 6 months to properly cycle a new tank unless u r using sea water and live rocks then maybe 1-2 months ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Can you share your water parameters ? What chemicals have you added so far ? When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain... Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Can you share your water parameters ? What chemicals have you added so far ? Ammonia 0 NO2 0 NO3 60.. PH 8.3 Temp 28-29 .. ONlY chemical is seachem Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcell Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Bro, you can try polylab bio-sphere, you need to place it near your water flow area in your slump as its more effective with oxygen. That will be fastest and cheapest solution. Your No3 level is okay at the start, even mature tanks has it.. Not something that you need to be concern about.. Try to do abit of research on agale scrub, this is a long term solution to your worries.. Don't go get reactors for this.. It's a waste of money.. When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain... 1 Quote When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted June 22, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 22, 2014 Ups one for algae scrubber Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qianjun Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Macro algea. .. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Firestarter Posted June 23, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted June 23, 2014 Stop using unfiltered tapwater and that will solve your problem. Quote Sometimes the good guys gotta do bad things to make the bad guys pay. - Harvey Specter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kfc Posted July 19, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted July 19, 2014 biosphere will help alot for small tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planted Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 My resolution for high parameter 1) Biopellets (NP pellets) 2) nitrate/ammonia/phosphate filter mat 3) de*nitrator 4) skimmer 5) macroalgae 6) no3 removal + liquid carbon 7) time (they require time to settle down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder78 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I agree with sunny130y, try pro digest, It will speed up the cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do a few cycle water change is faster Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin f.h Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hi I use to have the same problem previously. You should get a protein skimmer it help to clean the water. N at the same time do a weekly 10% water change. It wont immediately nitrate drop. It's takes time to bring down. I hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyFawkes Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 do more frequent water change, get a skimmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dales Posted August 29, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hey bros, can advise where to get polylabs bio sphere? Do madpets carry them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tang_sohal Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Yes madpetz has the big bottle as the small ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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