Dontdly01
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi sorry to butt into this forum, however the challenge I'm experiencing is somewhat similar [to another recent nitrate issue thread] with a few variables.
I have a 40gal with 5 3-4" cichlid labs and peacocks. Parameters:
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 40
Ammonia:0
Ph 7.8
My tap comes out with 20ppm, I cant seem to bring my water down below 40ppm and sometimes it spikes to 80ppm. I've been doing 25% water changes weekly for the last month to no avail. I've reduced their feeding to once a day and cut their rations to 1/2.
I've had to move one peacock to a hospital tank as it was starting to look stressed and eventually started to swim sideways. I cant seem to bring the smaller tank under control either. I've been doing 10% changes in that tank daily and the fish seems to be doing somewhat better.
I thought of putting some plants in there but my guys eat plants as appetizers. Thought of sheltering the plants but wanted to ask the forum for advise first.
Any ideas?
I have a 40gal with 5 3-4" cichlid labs and peacocks. Parameters:
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 40
Ammonia:0
Ph 7.8
My tap comes out with 20ppm, I cant seem to bring my water down below 40ppm and sometimes it spikes to 80ppm. I've been doing 25% water changes weekly for the last month to no avail. I've reduced their feeding to once a day and cut their rations to 1/2.
I've had to move one peacock to a hospital tank as it was starting to look stressed and eventually started to swim sideways. I cant seem to bring the smaller tank under control either. I've been doing 10% changes in that tank daily and the fish seems to be doing somewhat better.
I thought of putting some plants in there but my guys eat plants as appetizers. Thought of sheltering the plants but wanted to ask the forum for advise first.
Any ideas?
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