4.5 Ways to Reduce Nitrates in Your Fish Tank

Even though nitrates are a natural part of keeping a fish tank, they need to be kept in check. Here are the four and a half ways that I keep nitrates down. Wondering how you could have a half method for reducing nitrates? The last one is so easy, I only gave it half a point!

Methods

1) Water changes

2) Activated carbon

3) Nitrate matrix or pads

4) Live plants

4.5) Keep a low fish load

Learn more

Interested in learning more about why it’s important and how to remove nitrates from your aquarium? Check out the video below!

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