New: need help!

[Zengirl]

I have started a new 45gal tank over the past 3 was. We introduced 4 platys this past Sun and 1 died yesterday. Found nitrItes really high.
Did a 30% pwc and added Prime.
Today's results: pH about 7.6, ammonia 0, NitrItes 2-5 (it's a bright purple), NitrAtes 40-80

What do we do now?
Should we wait to replace or add more fish?

 

[Gibberwatt]

Put live plants in - they suck up the nitrites produced by the fish. I would wait for the replacing, and continue water changes.

 

[Zengirl]

We have added 2 new plants and continue water changes. NitrItes are still staying high.

 

[Gibberwatt]

Test your water - the nitrites might be in your water. If they are, then I don't know what you can do. There might be some chemical for neutralizing it, but that is it. Or you could just pack in the plants.

 

[JessiNoel21]

If your tap water has Nitrites and nitrates all that can help is over planting your tank or triple dosing Prime.


iPhone 5s has taking over lol

 

[philipraposo198]

Those levels are toxic and will continue to kill fish.

You need to test your tap water and see where that is at.



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[Zengirl]

Should we try just adding more Prime??
Today's results: no ammonia, nitrItes still bright purple, 5?, nitrAtes 20-40
Tap water tested: no ammonia, no nitrItes, no nitAtes

The fish are swimming well, but I am getting worried for them. Can they tolerate another large water change?

 

[JessiNoel21]

What is your filtration? And what is your stock? And what are feeding and how many times?


iPhone 5s has taking over lol

 

[Zengirl]

Filtration is a Fluval C2 for 50+ gal
Current fish: 3 Mickey Mouse mouse platys & 5 Serpae tetras
1 very sm anacharis plant, 1 sm Java fern (planted into gravel) & 2 bunches of a plant given to us from est. tank, floating on top. It has red/purplish broad leaves.

We are feeding: Omega One freshwater. We were feeding once each day, but have just skipped one day, planning to feed today.