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Old October 13th 06, 09:00 AM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
Jolly Fisherman
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Default keeping nitrate levels down

On 12 Oct 2006 12:50:12 -0700, "froggo"
wrote:

Hi,

yep i do about 20% every 7 to 14 days. I suspect reading help from
people from another of my messages, that its a combination of;

1. heavy handed feeding
2. not enought plants


Check your tap water. Mine has Nitrates.

You can feed lighter and change more water. But, from what I've seen,
you need a LOT of thriving plants to make a significant impact. And
IMHO aquatic gardening is a hobby in and of itself.