Ive been doing 20% water changes every day to drop my nitrites down to 0, just like I had them when I first set up my QT tank (10 gallon QT). Right now they are at 0.50 ppm and holding, is that ok?
>>NitrItes? No, that is too high a reading. I’m assuming you’re using a decent quality test kit as well, something like SeaChem, Salifert. >The rest of my water is doing fine. Also I’m feeding much lighter every day…Maybe it could be that I only had my Skilter cartridge in my main tank for two weeks only instead of 4 so it can establish beneficial bacteria? >>Yes, without a full complement of nitrifying bacteria, this would be likely. You’ll get better results changing 50%, or better, of the water. >Right now I only have a Royal Gramma in my QT tank and he’s doing great. >>Good to know, though he may like enough food to fill his belly. Do some big water changes so you can feed him well. This is all part and parcel of quarantine, my friend.
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