Bruce Leyland-Jones
Fish Aficionado
When I re-established my Juwel tank, I stocked up on filter media and have only just noticed that one of my sponges is for Nitrate Removal.
Currently, my nitrates are very low and so I don't have an issue with these. I've also got plenty of plants, included floating Salvinia auriculata, so I don't foresee Nitrate problems in the near future.
I'll keep the sponge to one side for emergencies.
Has anyone used sponges like these and did they work?
Assuming zero ammonia and nitrite levels, would a complete loss of nitrates not upset the plants?
I'm also aware that shrimp are very sensitive to nitrates, so perhaps such a sponge would have more value in a shrimp tank?
Currently, my nitrates are very low and so I don't have an issue with these. I've also got plenty of plants, included floating Salvinia auriculata, so I don't foresee Nitrate problems in the near future.
I'll keep the sponge to one side for emergencies.
Has anyone used sponges like these and did they work?
Assuming zero ammonia and nitrite levels, would a complete loss of nitrates not upset the plants?
I'm also aware that shrimp are very sensitive to nitrates, so perhaps such a sponge would have more value in a shrimp tank?