nitrate 0.2 ,calcium 540 560

[aerialdronemaster]

hi guys

all m water parameters are really good, but I straggle with nitrate 0.2 I cant lower it, I replace 5 gallons of water even twice a week , 24g tank
I add MicroBacter 7n daily

Also the calcium is super high , over 500, usually 540, I cant lower it eitehr
all coral are good, no issues, they looks nice, but the API it showing it so high,
should I worry about the calcium or let it be.

 

[Spare time]

0.2ppm nitrate? That is extremely low. You want >1 ppm (preferably 5-15 to keep it safe) Also, just let the calcium fall. Water changes should get it down if you mix it right. And you don't ned to dose microbacter continuously unless you are cycling the tank or it is new.

 

[aerialdronemaster]

0.2ppm nitrate? That is extremely low. You want >1 ppm (preferably 5-15 to keep it safe) Also, just let the calcium fall. Water changes should get it down if you mix it right. And you don't ned to dose microbacter continuously unless you are cycling the tank or it is new.

sorry, 20ppm for nitrate

 

[Spare time]

20 isn't bad. You could follow the general guidelines of feed less of have less leftover food or what not. There is also some filter media that could help prevent nitrate from getting higher quicker but like I said 20 really isn't dangerous.

 

[aerialdronemaster]

20 isn't bad. You could follow the general guidelines of feed less of have less leftover food or what not. There is also some filter media that could help prevent nitrate from getting higher quicker but like I said 20 really isn't dangerous.

Thank you

I have a small 24g tank, I am trying to do my best, replacing water once or twice a week ( 5gallons )

Is it more work to manage bigger tank? Like 75g or bigger? Or less work due to more stability

 

[Subsea]

Thank you

I have a small 24g tank, I am trying to do my best, replacing water once or twice a week ( 5gallons )

Is it more work to manage bigger tank? Like 75g or bigger? Or less work due to more stability

Less work to manage bugger tanks.