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Hello Everyone, I recently purchased a used 190 gallon system (150 gal DT, 40 gal refuge). The previous owner neglected the tank for months and now I am dealing with a large Nitrate issue, previous owner had system running 3-4 years.
Current Parameters as of 7/8/2020:
Salinity-35 ppt
Ammonia- 0.0
Nitrite- .05
Nitrate - 75-100(tough to tell on Salifert kit)
Phosphate - .05
PH-8.3
Stocked with 12 fish, 7 that came with tank and 5 that I already owned.
Nutrient removal system - Three Filter Socks, Vertex Omega 180i Skimmer, Live Rock 80-100 lbs, Live Sand (80lbs, 80lbs old sand rinsed thoroughly) Chaeto Algae. I have had this tank running in my home going on 2 full weeks. Did a 60 gallon water change when I received two weeks ago (6/27/20), 90 gallon water change on (7/4/20), anticipate 90 gallon water change for (7/11/20). Ammonia when first received was .2, nitrite 30, nitrate over 100, phosphate .3. Added Fritz 9 after last water change 7/4/20. Considering rinsing LR by blasting with large pump and change water to remove any decaying mater outside of tank and reinstalling. Need some help on lowering the Nitrates, open to suggestions?
Current Parameters as of 7/8/2020:
Salinity-35 ppt
Ammonia- 0.0
Nitrite- .05
Nitrate - 75-100(tough to tell on Salifert kit)
Phosphate - .05
PH-8.3
Stocked with 12 fish, 7 that came with tank and 5 that I already owned.
Nutrient removal system - Three Filter Socks, Vertex Omega 180i Skimmer, Live Rock 80-100 lbs, Live Sand (80lbs, 80lbs old sand rinsed thoroughly) Chaeto Algae. I have had this tank running in my home going on 2 full weeks. Did a 60 gallon water change when I received two weeks ago (6/27/20), 90 gallon water change on (7/4/20), anticipate 90 gallon water change for (7/11/20). Ammonia when first received was .2, nitrite 30, nitrate over 100, phosphate .3. Added Fritz 9 after last water change 7/4/20. Considering rinsing LR by blasting with large pump and change water to remove any decaying mater outside of tank and reinstalling. Need some help on lowering the Nitrates, open to suggestions?