Aquarist2020
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Iām thinking of getting one but is it worth. I do have constant nitrate problems. Iām a beginner ( 8 months in ). Is it worth all the work. If Iām gonna get one itās gonna be the sun sun canister filter
Best get the tap and tank numbers. In my experience plants are very good at stopping nitrate levels from going up - but not particularly good at bringing them down if you have high nitrates in your tap water.I go with the live plant option in dealing with nitrates, live plants especially fast growing floating plants will absorb ammonia at a higher rate which also takes care of nitrates and nitrites. Also moss balls which are actually a form of algae are good at absorbing nitrates. I have mostly sponge filters in my tanks.
Your right that is true, if it is already in the tap water.Best get the tap and tank numbers. In my experience plants are very good at stopping nitrate levels from going up - but not particularly good at bringing them down if you have high nitrates in your tap water.
Canister/external filters should only leak if they are not correctly assembled or if they are not properly maintained.Isn't there a risk that it will leak?
That's good. My neighbour thinks about getting a 125 L tank and a canister filter for 120L tanks, I wanna help her a lot but I don't know muchCanister/external filters should only leak if they are not correctly assembled or if they are not properly maintained.
That's good. My neighbour thinks about getting a 125 L tank and a canister filter for 120L tanks, I wanna help her a lot but I don't know much