Nitrate??????????

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tracey

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Last weeks tank results were
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrite: 2.0
Nitrate: 40

This week's levels
PH: 7.6
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0.50
Nitrate: 30/40

So good news is levels are coming down, but what do I need to do to get the Nitrate levels down?
 
Water changes or heavily planting the tank is the only thing that will bring nitrates down.
 
Check your tap water too.
I found mine was DISGUSTINGLY high, anywhere up to 140 in summer the closer to the town you get.
(I try the water in several places lol)
 
To me, a nitrate level of 40 sounds just fine. As long as you always continue doing the usual 10-20% water change every week, I wouldn't worry about that amount of nitrate.
 
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