high nitrates

Refugium or sump section with Cheto , I found out that they absorb so much nitrates they grow like crazy. I would caution to make sure CHETO is not in the same section as your Pumps as it will ruin a skimmer or return pump. I have a refugium half full of it and I trim it every time i do water changes. MHO. But I am lesser experienced than the previous posters.
 
Ok I will get the refugium how can I mke it work whit my sump ? If is a separate tank
 
Several ways. Easiest would be split the supply lines from the tank. Make sure you add a ball valve to slow down the supply. Then pump into your main sump in the chamber with your skimmer. then the water will flow back to the tank.
 
beccaf91;867974 wrote: Start with a new test kit before your change anything too much and then go from there...........

That's what I was going to say.

It's possible that there is no problem at all - so don't do anything drastic until you determine whether or not there is, in fact, a problem.
 
Thank you to everyone for the help I change 50 gallons of water today and I will get the refugium this weak and hopefully tha would solve the problem thanks guys.
 
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