how do i cure nitrate??
- Thread starter bassinmike85
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Big water change(50%or more), and relax, not the end of the world. Dont do anything extreme like the dumping of chemicals.
BTW, what exactly is "sky high"? 40ppm is high and could be potentially detrimental but not "overnite fatal". I know people who have nitrates over 20ppm continuously. If its a sudden spike and it is from a known accurate test kit( not expired) then change the water and watch it.
Again, don't panic.
BTW, what exactly is "sky high"? 40ppm is high and could be potentially detrimental but not "overnite fatal". I know people who have nitrates over 20ppm continuously. If its a sudden spike and it is from a known accurate test kit( not expired) then change the water and watch it.
Again, don't panic.
boldtogether;4298966; said:
i did a 50% water change today..by the color chart the 5ml tube was dark red n not even on the chart..but i have a feeling nitrate has been effecting my tank for sometime..pbass seam slow responsive n not really eating like they should..could i possibly need a new filter?
How often do you do water changes and what is your normally accepted nitrate level? Did you recently feed a large meal?
scriving;4298988; said:
i use this filter for now..i got a 72 gallon bow front fish tank..its been set up for over a month now..
knifegill;4298993; said:
i was doin water changes once a week then stepped it up to every 3 days..i keep atleast 3-4 dozen feeder fish..
