FreshyFresh Global Moderator Staff member Jan 11, 2013 5,115 867 144 West Falls NY Real Name Joel Feb 12, 2015 #11 Any measurable amount of nitrites with fish in the tank means you should be doing water changes until it's 0ppm. 50ppm nitates is too high as well. I would not be adding any more fish until you can maintain 0,0,<20.
Any measurable amount of nitrites with fish in the tank means you should be doing water changes until it's 0ppm. 50ppm nitates is too high as well. I would not be adding any more fish until you can maintain 0,0,<20.
Rbishop Administrator Staff member Dec 30, 2005 40,733 461 143 71 Real Name Mr. Normal Feb 13, 2015 #12 cicrush13 said: Any amount of nitrite is a problem. Nitrate is a bit high for my liking, but considering this is a new cycle it's ok. Maybe a stock issue? Click to expand... Can't be a new cycle if what the OP says "they finished" cycling in the open statement...
cicrush13 said: Any amount of nitrite is a problem. Nitrate is a bit high for my liking, but considering this is a new cycle it's ok. Maybe a stock issue? Click to expand... Can't be a new cycle if what the OP says "they finished" cycling in the open statement...
Rbishop Administrator Staff member Dec 30, 2005 40,733 461 143 71 Real Name Mr. Normal Feb 13, 2015 #13 I'd water change now and daily to keep measurable nitrites at zero.....