seachem matrix

rocky213 · #1 06-11-2008, 19:42

Hi there, is it possible to lower nitrate down to 0ppm using 2L of matrix on a 60g tank? i placed matrix inside of my canister, there is no nitrate showing up, tested by API liquid drop test kit, is this normal 0 nitrate? thanks!

Tech Support GL · #2 06-12-2008, 17:06

It is definitely possible. That means the filtration is efficiently supporting bacteria for the number of fish you have. As long as nitrate levels are at 20 ppm or below a tank is usually fine. Since this is in the FreshWater/Community section I assume this is not a planted tank and there is no true need for nitrate to be in the water.

rocky213 · #3 06-13-2008, 02:56

i have no plants in the tank, 6 goldfish, change water once a week, ammonia nitrite nitrate all at 0. nitrate was about 5 - 20 ppm before i added my canister, i was worry about my tank going back to the cycling process. i guess the 2L matrix is effective 0 nitrate hehe. thanks for the support!

Tech Support GL · #4 06-13-2008, 09:46

It does seem to have worked very well for you. It does a very good job here as well. We welcome questions and thanks for sharing your experience.