Nitrates - Fish Only Tank

[lcc]

What is a safe level of nitrates for a fish only tank? I know 0 is ideal.

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

A lot of the information I have read says less than 20ppm - so 5 to 10 should be OK. If your nitrates start to get high you may need to do more frequent water changes.
Brewski

 

[justlooking]

My nitrates in my FO are like 40-50 consistantly. No problems. I try to keep it lower but it doesnt listen

 

[ocellaris_keeper]

Whoa! Be careful - you won't really notice any problems but your corals and fish - depending on tank type will suffer over time (reduced growth). Try to bring it down a bit.
Brewski

 

[beth]

Just, what is your filtration modes? That could well be the problem with your higher nitrates. However, that amt is not too bad for simply a FO tank.

 

[justlooking]

emperor 400 is the filtration. Fish really look good and happy though even my hermit crabs are running all around! Although two did die but 4 months and no fish problems!