do plants really lower nitrates?

[tastyflavours]

Good call. Start with Hornwort or Water Sprite—they're nitrate hogs and pretty forgiving. Let us know how it goes.

[pawsy]

And don't forget to check your lighting duration. Too little light, and even fast growers won't do much. Aim for 8–10 hours if you're not running CO2.

[fadah]

Bruh, also watch your fish load. More fish, more poop, more nitrates. It's all connected, ya feel me?

[roadside]

Exactly. Plants are part of the solution, but they're not a free pass to skip water changes. Balance is key.