High nitrates...

katbeck99

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Hello!

I have two axolotls and the ammonia levels and nitrite levels are at 0. The nitrates however are always high (at least 40+ ppm). I understand that they aren't as harmful as nitrites and ammonia, but I'd still like to keep the levels lower. I remove all waste from the tank whenever I see it and I do a 50% water change at least once a week. Is there any other way to lower these nitrates?

Thanks!
 
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  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
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    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
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  • Clareclare:
    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
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