[Slim]

My p.h. is 6.4
ammonia 1.0
nitrites= 0
nitrates= 160 ppm

What doI do to get nitrates down? Anyone know what to do.

 

[huntx7]

Water changes like a beeotch.

Do some 25-30% water changes for the next few days, amquel+ can also be used to relieve nitrAte, plus it can help bring down your ammonia.

1 teaspoon per 10 gallons when you're adding amquel+.

 

[huntx7]

Double.

 

[Guest]

With you having an ammonia reading too although probably cycled, I would guess overfeeding or not cleaning up after feedings enough.

have you checked to see if your tap water contains nitrates??

Are you heavily stocked?

Or is your bio media due a rinse?

Make sure no food is lying about anywhere.

 

[huntx7]

Yeah, food under the decor and hidden is a major pain on your tank.

Give your filters a cleaning, and you might need to replace some of the stuff if you check your filters website.

 

[Slim]

I got the filter about 2 weeks ago and no leftover food. Already checked and have done 2 water changes. So how do I get rid of the nitrates?

 

[Judazzz]

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