RE: nitrates in my tank

["Jason Sullivan" <jsull97@earthlink.net>]

I have found floating water sprite a VERY efficient remover of nitrates as
noted.  However, I now have a near constant struggle to keep adequate
nutrients in the water.  The other plants which stay longer (i.e.- the water
sprite soon must be removed or over grow the tank) tend to show the most
accumulated adverse effects (phosphate deficiency, etc) presumably because
they remain behind.

Have others encountered a similar downside?  If so, any suggestions on
achieving a better balance?

Thanks.
J Sullivan.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com
[mailto:owner-apisto@admin.listbox.com]On Behalf Of Yvan Alleau
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 7:09 PM
To: apisto@listbox.com
Subject: Re: nitrates in my tank


also floatting plants are very efficient in removing nitrate through their
roots. I never add any nitrate problem in tanks were floating plants were
abundant.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "J Miller" <ruddigar_99@yahoo.com>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: nitrates in my tank


>   I would say that the best way to lower nitrates in your tank is to do
> a water change - at least 25%.  I keep planted tanks, which actually
> take up nitrate, and I have to add it.  I try to keep it at about 5ppm,
> but some keep it up to 10ppm.
>
> HTH.
>
>
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