I think I might have found the problem. I had two artificial tree stumps and a large artificial rock in the tank. I would move them around and clean underneath their spots in the tank. Then I was removing the african cichilds to put them in my new tank and found that these decorations were holding ALOT of gunk. I always feed my fish away from my filter intake and these stumps were right below the area that I feed. I think the smaller particals of food and fish waste were settling down into the hollow parts of these stumps and causing the problem. So I have just removed them for now and I'm planning on getting some driftwood and live plants. There's not much in the tank as far a decor now without these but I'd rather the water be clear and clean.
High Nitrates?
- Thread starter lighthouse39183
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20 ppm is fine~ It says right on the testing kit that it is good to maintain a low level of nitrates... It is healthy for the fish!! also 25 % daily I would say is way too much 25% twice weekly would be fine... If you want clearer water get a uv sterilizer!!
Ive heard much different answers to the nitrate question. Mosquitofish (Hardy as hell) Start to show signs of stress at 20 ppm. Now i personally keep mine below 40 with two 50% changes a week and I only rarely see signs of stress among my cichlids. And no signs of stress among my puffers or my community tank or their fry. So who knows reallygreenearthlawns;2984693; said:
