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Nitrates between 10-25ppm

Are having nitrates between 10-25 bad for a 2 month old tank with softies, hammers, torches and Duncan's and some fish?

I don't think I'm at a level yet to keep SPS but trying to get nitrates down past this point is proving to be difficult .I'm going 5 gallon changes weekly on my nuvo 20

Thinking about adding a skimmer at this point since the water isn't as clear as I want it, either
 
I am a proponent of keeping the nitrates at 10-25 for softies. Much better color, growth and health. SPS at at least 5-10. As for water clarity try some carbon in a bag is fine.) See if that does it for you first.
 
I'd quit messing with things then at this point unless something major comes up. It's only a two month old tank and it just needs some time to settle in. Often doing nothing is the best course of action even if it's in some ways the hardest.
 
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