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Old 01/07/2008, 01:45 PM
DanInSD DanInSD is offline
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OK, first if you have only 3 kg live rock in a 47 gal tank, this is woefully inadequate. You need lots more rock! I would think that an additional 15 kg or so is called for. Additionally I would at least double your frequency of water changes. Any measurable nitrite is toxic. The low alkalinity can be boosted through additives such as a buffer or other alkalinity supplement.