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jake32010
11/05/2007, 01:32 PM
what is the best way to get rid of fish waste? please help i dont know how to get rid of it!
papagimp
11/05/2007, 01:49 PM
That's what tank filtration is for. live sand, live rock, macro algae, detrivores, stuff like that all contribute to waste removal. Are you experiencing alot of detritus buildup or something?
demonsp
11/06/2007, 12:57 AM
A skimmer is a great start.
kenny77
11/06/2007, 01:26 AM
skimmer and a cleaner crew. now if you have built up in the back of the tank. the best way to get rid of it is a PH on that area. it will bring the waste to the water column and then you can filter. or even get a fish net with very fine mesh and get what ever you can. your skimmer and cleaner crew should do the rest.