my crs dying

midniteguy · 13-01-2011, 10:16 AM

i need urgent help, my parameters are the following

GH 180ppm
KH 0 ppm
ph 6.0
NO2 0ppm
NO3 40ppm

i just lost 2 crs overnight and i am scared i lose the whole tank, other den the NO3 is the other parameter alright?

how do i lower the NO3 in the water?

need advise pls.

Koji™ · 13-01-2011, 10:27 AM

From your reading, your GH is at the high side. Your NO3 is most probably your filtration is not mature yet. Your PH is low buffering is needed.

Navanod · 13-01-2011, 10:37 AM

To lower GH & NO3, change water and introduce nitrate sucking plants like hornworts and amazon frogbits.

Try to buffer the water abit with a handful of coral chips. Remove them once KH hits 3-4.

midniteguy · 13-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Thx all for the quick response, is my GH really on the super high side? Could be over dose of mineral+?

Will liquid bacteria help mature my filter more?

Koji™ · 13-01-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by midniteguy

Thx all for the quick response, is my GH really on the super high side? Could be over dose of mineral+?

Will liquid bacteria help mature my filter more?

Yup. Dosing too much mineral plus will increase the GH. As for bacteria, I strongly recommend mosura BT-9. Work very well.

13-01-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by midniteguy

Thx all for the quick response, is my GH really on the super high side? Could be over dose of mineral+?

Will liquid bacteria help mature my filter more?

most after market liquid type hmm i will say work but take sometimes. Like bro Koji suggest use Bt-9. There another way to help tank like master Silane suggested and the pros bro here also say it is okie. Hang a small hole mesh bag or use a tea bag put some barley pellet in them. Let it stay in the tank to cultivate also.

I m doing that now also sometime my sakura shrimplet will hang around it to feed.

Koji™ · 13-01-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by avex30

Hang a small hole mesh bag or use a tea bag put some barley pellet in them. Let it stay in the tank to cultivate also.

I m doing that now also sometime my sakura shrimplet will hang around it to feed.

What does barley pellet do in the first place? For feeding or for cultivating bacteria?

13-01-2011, 11:52 AM

How long did you cycle your tank before introducing your CRS in your tank? And how long is your CRS been in your tank before up lorry?

13-01-2011, 10:16 AM	#1
midniteguy Arofanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 485	my crs dying i need urgent help, my parameters are the following GH 180ppm KH 0 ppm ph 6.0 NO2 0ppm NO3 40ppm i just lost 2 crs overnight and i am scared i lose the whole tank, other den the NO3 is the other parameter alright? how do i lower the NO3 in the water? need advise pls.

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13-01-2011, 10:27 AM	#2
Koji™ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 57,626	From your reading, your GH is at the high side. Your NO3 is most probably your filtration is not mature yet. Your PH is low buffering is needed.

13-01-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Navanod Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 346	To lower GH & NO3, change water and introduce nitrate sucking plants like hornworts and amazon frogbits. Try to buffer the water abit with a handful of coral chips. Remove them once KH hits 3-4.

13-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#4
midniteguy Arofanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 485	Thx all for the quick response, is my GH really on the super high side? Could be over dose of mineral+? Will liquid bacteria help mature my filter more?

13-01-2011, 11:52 AM	#8
goody992828 Guest Posts: n/a	How long did you cycle your tank before introducing your CRS in your tank? And how long is your CRS been in your tank before up lorry?

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