It's going to sound really simple but you just need to do larger water changes and maybe 2-3 times a week. 20% is not working. You need to aim for 50% or more.
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If you remove any media you could ditch the carbon.Should I remove some of the biomedia from my filters to lower the nitrate level ? How do I lower my nitrate level ?
these plants are not true aquatics and may be decompossing in your tank, adding to your nitratesOh yes and another plant I'm not sure what it is. I took a picture of the tag and there ar 5 names on it dracaena, spathiphyllum, ophiopogon,trichomanes, and syngonium.
Thanks. Mike
I agree. Keep monitoring and if it continues to rise do a little larger water change or change more frequently. You are at what is about the target range for many. If the tank has been up and running for a while you could probably remove the carbon and replace it with more bio-filter. Definitely don't reduce the amount of bio-filter you have now.Why do you want to lower your nitrates? 20-30ppm with 30 fish in a 60G doesn't seem that bad.
My 120G tank loaded with Rainbows is higher than that, more like 60-80ppm right before a water change. Fish and plants are super healthy. I wouldn't worry about too much if I were you.
If it really bothers you, do 50% instead of 20% water change and you won't have to change anything else.