Interesting...

[adadkins1]

So, I just got a nitrate test kit today and tested my 10g's water. The results I got were extremely surprising.

The tank is stocked with 9 Glowlight Tetras, 1 Dwarf Flame Gourami, 1 Bristlenose Pleco, and about 8 Ghost Shrimp. Yes, I know it is "overstocked". The tank is planted with about 2 dozen Anacharis stems, 1 Amazon Sword, 2 Wisteria, 1 Banana plant, and 1 Marimo Ball.

I figured my nitrates would be somewhere around 20-40 ppm since I hadn't done a PWC (25%) in 8 days. When I finished letting it develop, I second guessed the results.

7 ppm of nitrate?!?

How is this possible? Since they are so low is there anything else that can go in the tank?

 

[mfdrookie516]

anacharis is a nitrate sponge. that's why. Technically, you probably could, but I wouldn't. You're relying on the anacharis to keep your nitrates low if you add any more.

 

[adadkins1]

Okay, my Dad keeps saying "Your tank looks like it could use more fish!". I keep telling him it is technically overstocked. What could theoretically fit in there just out of curiosity?

 

[adadkins1]

No ideas?

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

What do you mean? If you take all the stock in the aquarium out, or if you keep the stock, and what else could go in there?

 

[mfdrookie516]

I wouldn't put anything else in there, theoretically or not

 

[adadkins1]

Alright