Nitrates

[Hockeyben51]

Would switching from a magnum 350 canister system to sump with fuge lower my nitrates? I have a skimmer but at the momemnt i am trying to get it to pruduce foam

[JENnKerry]

What kind of media are you running in the Magnum? If you use some type of sponge in there to catch debris, then that is a contributing factor for high nitrates.

If you use a fuge with lots of macro, then that will reduce nitrates as well. There are other things to consider like how much you feed as well.

[Puffer Queen]

Here is a good thread on a nitrate reduction option:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=595109

Kelly

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

A refugium with growing macroalgae is a very good way to reduce elevated nitrate and phosphate.