Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate

[Chris.L]

Hey there guys,

I have looked on the internet and in books, but I haven't come across a source that tells me what to do if one of the above (Ammonia, Nitrite or Nitrate) are to high.

So, please list what I should do for each one.

Thanks heaps,
Chris

[Ardan]

Water changes are best for all.
Rinse the filter sponge with used aquarium water so as not to disturb the good bacteria that process those things.

Adding salt at 1 to 2 tblsp/10 gal will also help with nitrite.

hth

[Carol_Roberts]

Ardan is correct. Just keep changing water - even 3 or 4 times a day to keep ammonia and nitrIte levels at zero.

Was your filter cycled prior to adding fish? If yes, it should pick back up in a short time. If not cycled just keep up with the water changes and it will eventually cycle in 4 - 6 weeks.

[Chris.L]

The tank has been set up for about 2 years :D Just getting into discus though :)

[barron]

Hi

You need to state which reading is high.

Nitrate= change your war war.

Nh3n= fish over-load maybe

nitrite=could also be overload.

Need more info!

Barron :D