Nitrites

[cartisdm]

I know the basic fix for high nitrites is to do water changes. My question is, is there something wrong with nitrite reducers that you can buy in the store? I mean, I can see how water changes is simple, free, plus needed for weekly maintenance anyway but still, if a sudden nitrite spike arises should I avoid the stuff in the store?

 

[johnptc]

I know the basic fix for high nitrites is to do water changes. My question is, is there something wrong with nitrite reducers that you can buy in the store? I mean, I can see how water changes is simple, free, plus needed for weekly maintenance anyway but still, if a sudden nitrite spike arises should I avoid the stuff in the store?

water change is for nitrate

bio filters are for ammonia and nitrites

 

[frankthetank]

If you get a sudden spike you can detoxify it with Prime. Works good in an emergency

http://www.seachem.com/products/product_pages/Prime.html

 

[johnptc]

If you get a sudden spike you can detoxify it with Prime. Works good in an emergency

http://www.seachem.com/products/product_pages/Prime.html

prime is a good choice but more bio in the long run

 

[Bderick67]

water change is for nitrate

bio filters are for ammonia and nitrites

I agree, it may be that you are confusing nitrites with nitrates.