need help nitrate high

[coorsxman]

Ive got a question i have a agress tank my nitrates are high, will that kill my fish? Some people said its only for reef set up.what should i do?

 

[barracuda]

What is your nitrate reading?
Nitrate is less harmful to any livestock than AMMO and NITRITE. If you have fish only set up you may need to add denitrator unit, if this is your constant problem. Also, water changes will reduce nitrates. This is the best way to lower them, unless your source water contains high nitrates.

 

[coorsxman]

I feed them every day...do u think if slow down on the feeding it will go down or do i have to do water change? the level is between 8.0 to 10.0

 

[barracuda]

Well, 8-10ppm is good levels though. I wouldn't worry about that.
By doing water changes, controlling amount of feeding you can lower them.

 

[simm]

I believe they can tolerate up to a level of 40.

 

[majakarot]

my trates haven't ever been that low... you have NOTHING to worry about