Hi just got a test kit and checked the parameters of my red belly tank. Here they are.
Ph: 5.8
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrites: 0ppm
Nitrates: between 40 and 80ppm so about 60ppm.
What is causing the high nitrate level? How do I bring it down? Is it harming my fish?
Also why is my ph so low? When I tested my tap water its at a 7. So why does it change in my tank? Is 5,8 too low?
Please can anybody help I'm worried.
Ph: 5.8
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrites: 0ppm
Nitrates: between 40 and 80ppm so about 60ppm.
What is causing the high nitrate level? How do I bring it down? Is it harming my fish?
Also why is my ph so low? When I tested my tap water its at a 7. So why does it change in my tank? Is 5,8 too low?
Please can anybody help I'm worried.