mermaid
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Hi everyone,
The nitrite levels in my tank have skyrocketed in the last week. They are at least 5 ppm. My nitrates have been slightly up as well. I've been doing daily 50% water changes since that water test, but it hasn't been helping the tiniest bit. As of today I have removed my axolotl (he's about 5 inches) and have him in a Tupperware of dechlorinated water, spot cleaning throughout the day and doing 100% water changes daily, making sure he stays at an ok temp (~67f). My tank is bare-bottom with a fake plant, a cave, a low flow filter, a little bubbler, and just the other day I added some java moss to hopefully help with this nitrite problem.
A few days after testing and realizing the nitrite was high, I did something that I think now was very stupid: I changed the filter sponge. I am now kicking myself for doing this because if I'm correct I just rid myself of any good bacteria. Is this the case? My other question is, how do I get the nitrite levels down as soon as possible? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Until then, should I just keep my axie out of the tank with fresh dechlorinated water?
Here is everything else I tested for: Ph 7.4-7.6, ammonia 0 ppm, nitrites 5 ppm or more, nitrates 5 ppm.
Thank you!
The nitrite levels in my tank have skyrocketed in the last week. They are at least 5 ppm. My nitrates have been slightly up as well. I've been doing daily 50% water changes since that water test, but it hasn't been helping the tiniest bit. As of today I have removed my axolotl (he's about 5 inches) and have him in a Tupperware of dechlorinated water, spot cleaning throughout the day and doing 100% water changes daily, making sure he stays at an ok temp (~67f). My tank is bare-bottom with a fake plant, a cave, a low flow filter, a little bubbler, and just the other day I added some java moss to hopefully help with this nitrite problem.
A few days after testing and realizing the nitrite was high, I did something that I think now was very stupid: I changed the filter sponge. I am now kicking myself for doing this because if I'm correct I just rid myself of any good bacteria. Is this the case? My other question is, how do I get the nitrite levels down as soon as possible? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Until then, should I just keep my axie out of the tank with fresh dechlorinated water?
Here is everything else I tested for: Ph 7.4-7.6, ammonia 0 ppm, nitrites 5 ppm or more, nitrates 5 ppm.
Thank you!