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Nitrate I was under the impression if I had any nitrates it was dangerous for the fish. After reading all these comments I now see I was knocking myself out for nothing . Thank you.

Thanks Thank you for your knowledgeable advice. I feel like you have taught me something I needed to know about nitrates .

From articles I have read I was under the impression that any nitrate in the tank was very harmful to fish.

I have a 30 gallon established freshwater tank. I’m having an issue with getting the nitrate level down to zero. I have reduced the number of fish in the tank and have reduced the amount of food I’m giving them. I have the need to make water changes twice a week or sometimes even three changing...