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Two things. First: 20ppm nitrate isn't anything worth worrying about. That won't really negatively impact anything in the tank. If I were you the only thing I would do is feed a little less maybe if at all.
Second. Your tank's youth is what is causing the nitrates. Even with lots of fast growing corals and chaeto, a two month tank will have nitrates elevated. It takes a little longer for bacterial colonies to start processing nitrate into free nitrogen. Give it some time.
Second. Your tank's youth is what is causing the nitrates. Even with lots of fast growing corals and chaeto, a two month tank will have nitrates elevated. It takes a little longer for bacterial colonies to start processing nitrate into free nitrogen. Give it some time.