Ceramic Bio Beads Fail?
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:24 pm
I have had nitrate issues in my tank for years. I don't think I'm overstocked in my 55 gallon--five palm sized silver dollars, 3 small clown loaches, 7 cherry barbs and one betta ( in its separate custom enclosure).
I do weekly water changes--about 15 gallons
I siphon gravel each time
I haven't been overfeeding
I've had a bag of ceramic bio beads in this tank for several years. A few things I've been reading on the internet are indicating that the bio beads can actually be contributing to the raised nitrate levels. Anyone ever heard this or can concur??? I have no nitrate in the tap. I rinse filter media each time I do a water change.
This has been an ongoing issue and I'm revisiting it again since it continues to baffle and stress me. Thanks.
Fran
I do weekly water changes--about 15 gallons
I siphon gravel each time
I haven't been overfeeding
I've had a bag of ceramic bio beads in this tank for several years. A few things I've been reading on the internet are indicating that the bio beads can actually be contributing to the raised nitrate levels. Anyone ever heard this or can concur??? I have no nitrate in the tap. I rinse filter media each time I do a water change.
This has been an ongoing issue and I'm revisiting it again since it continues to baffle and stress me. Thanks.
Fran