spike in nitrates and nitrites during hypo

[otto13]

I noticed that my nitrates and nitrites have risen since I have started hypo on my fish only, 30 gallon, crushed argon substrate, no liverock tank. Are we 100% sure that hypo doesnt effect beneficial bacteria? It could just be the inverts dying in the sand bed but I wanted to double check.
Before
nitrate = 10
nitrite = 0
Now
nitrate=25
nitrite=.5
Six days into hypo.

 

[carshark]

yes it affects inverts, you need to keep with water changes on a as needed basis!!! its gonna happen, your die off will slow down, but yes you need to do as many water changes as neccessary!!!

 

[beth]

Are you doing hypo in-tank? Did you have LR in the tank then removed it?

 

[otto13]

I am doing the hypo in tank. I decided to try this tank as a fish only without liverock. However, I do have a tiny clump of macro algae in the tank. I has turned a little pale so I might take it out of the tank.
So, was that a yes or no about the beneficial bacteria? Will I have to recycle my tank after this?

 

[beth]

That would be the source of the problem....since it is dying.
Put fake rocks or pvc in the tank for hiding places for the fish.

 

[treybomb]

hey otto could u possibly post a pic of ur tank im trying to get som eideas for my fish only tank