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Old 10-27-2006, 01:45 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Re: Lowering Nitrates

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Originally Posted by lcstorc
If/when you remove the bio-balls do so slowly over some time. They are providing the first steps in the biological filtration and if you remove them all at once you will likely get another cycle.
With that said i believe they are at least part if your problem. I know they were in my tank.

Thanks for catching that Lynn...I forgot to say...IF you choose to remove the bio-balls, so so very slowly, to allow the live rock to take over your biological filtering. Generally, the recommendations is to take out 1 handful every week, (or each water change) That helps to prevent an ammonia spike when you remove the main biological filter...

Remember, only the bad things in this hobby happen fast...the good things all take time...
Patience young Jedi...
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