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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Marine Reef / August 2004Nitrite problems
A few weeks ago we restarted a marine tank. It is 270 liters and we have 2 clowns and 2 damsels in the tank. We have came accross a nitrite and amonia problem that we can not seem to get rid of. We have put some bio balls in the tank along with some "Easylife" and that seemed to have helped with the amonia but the Nitrite is still high. We even went as far as a complete water change as a last resort. Can anyone sugest what we can do as we are at our wits end. On 8/25/04 9:27 AM, in article et0Xc.7195$D7.4492@news-server.bigpond.net.au, "Angie" <angiec@breedtrak.com> wrote: > A few weeks ago we restarted a marine tank. It is 270 liters and we have 2 > clowns and 2 damsels in the tank. We have came accross a nitrite and amonia [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Can anyone sugest what we can do as we are at our wits end. It sounds as if your tank is still cycling. The bacteria will eventually take care of your high levels of nitrite and ammonia but you have to be patient. Please do a search on reefcetral.com about initial setups and cycling. Kevin > A few weeks ago we restarted a marine tank. It is 270 liters and we have 2 > clowns and 2 damsels in the tank. We have came accross a nitrite and amonia [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Can anyone sugest what we can do as we are at our wits end. Your tank is still cycling. Remove your fish to your LFS until your tank fully cycled. During the meantime, remove BIOS-balls. Use RO water or any water from 5ppm max to non-detectable rating from TDS meter. The amonia /nitrite / nitrate should be low or not detectable before you have your inhabitant. Do you have a good protein skimmer? This may help fight or reduce nutrient from your tank. CapFusion,.... |
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