[jamal6008]

Hi

I have fluval 406 filter with advanced filtration system. I also have loads of live plants in the tank. I wanted to find out if any of this helps lower the level of nitrites or water change is the only thing that helps?

 

[Sylverclaws]

Live plants help a bit, yes. Filters help provided they have beneficial bacteria(which you get during the cycling process) in them to eat it and convert it to nitrates, which live plants also help keep down a bit. =)

 

[jamal6008]

That makes sense It seems like I got the order wrong. For some reason I thought its nitrates to nitrites. If its nitrates at the end than it means that plants will most likely use them as its food for them.

 

[Sylverclaws]

It seems like I got the order wrong. For some reason I thought its nitrates to nitrites. .

Trust me, you're not the only one who confuses them. It took me a while before I figured out what was what and spelling it like NitrIte and NitrAte didn't help. lol

 

[jaysee]

Bacteria consumes ammonia and nitrite. Plants consume ammonia and nitrate.