Coral Chips and Nitrates, In Sump Tank, NO3 |
Coral Chips and Nitrates, In Sump Tank, NO3 |
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Fri, 07 Apr 2006 4:13 pm
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Hi Guys,
I am in the mist of setting a goldfish tank, for the sump tank, I intend to place lots of coral chips so that I can achieve the effect as in the marine tank and hopefully that can get rid of NO3. However, with lots of coral chips, will it affect the water condition and hence affect the grooming of goldfish, like pH, Calcium not sure what else. Anyone has any experience or thoughts to share? |
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Fri, 07 Apr 2006 5:44 pm
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Do a search on "coral chips" and "pH buffer" and you should get most of your answers.
It will NOT get rid of nitrates.It is basically used as a pH buffer; ie to prevent the pH from dropping during the nitrification process. |
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