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[starfishguy869]

Hello, I am partially new to this hobby, I own a 15 gallon cube, with two clownfish, one goby, a shrimp, and several snails and hermits. Plus a urchin.
I also have 1 torch coral. Any ideas on how to lower nitrates and phosphates?
Any ideas will be welcome!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

What are your nitrate and phosphates levels currently at?

I would reduce feeding and work on some water changes to lower the levels if they are high. Maybe a few 20-30% water changed three days in a row if they are very high.

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

how much do you feed? what do you feed?

 

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[zheka757]

welcome to r2r

 

[Ianderson80]

Welcome

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome to the reef!

 

[Luis's Nano]

Welcome aboard!!

 

[dschuffert]

Welcome!

 

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[vetteguy53081]

 

[SPR1968]

I would just do water changes in a tank that size, it’s very easy, and welcome!

 

[I never finish anythi]

Welcome. With that water volume I'd just do water changes like others have said .

 

[FrugalReefer]

 

[Digimes]

How much rock do you have? How long has the tank been going? If established, it's probably more about what your putting in and depending on the setup, there are ways to go to lower things. Make sure you have enough to process your bio load but water changes, as previously stated, will give you the quickest results but they are temporary.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[jsker]

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[907_Reefer]

Welcome to the reef!

How old is the tank? +1 on water changes!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.