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    Completely stumped - Ammonia/Nitrite levels

    Not in terms of levels, but it binds to it making it less toxic to fish. At least, that's what they claim. And so far, their claims must be correct because my fish haven't died despite having 5 ppm nitrite levels on a daily basis. Going to have to try Nite-Out if I can find it.
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    Completely stumped - Ammonia/Nitrite levels

    Thanks for all the advice. I did continually check tap water, and it magically went from 5 ppm down to 0 overnight a few days ago. I bought some Special Blend at Petco the day after I posted this, I think. My ammonia went straight down, but I'm not sure if that was because of the bottled...
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    Completely stumped - Ammonia/Nitrite levels

    Sorry if original post was confusing. I'm currently doing 50% changes twice a day. So, should I up that, decrease frequency, or keep it the same? How much Prime at each change, given its 24 hr half life? I'll cut back even more on the feeding. I was giving half a ration once a day, which I...
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    Completely stumped - Ammonia/Nitrite levels

    I have a 10 gallon tank. It's planted, with a 2 inch sand substrate. 6 "bundles" of plants from the LFS, separated out a bit so that they have room to grow. Wisteria, java fern, and some fast growing plants that were recommended to me by the LFS. Tank has been set up from the get-go with the...
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