Question, noticed a change in my tank in the last week.
Error in title. I mean NITRATEs.
I have fed my 4 < 1yr convicts (3-4") small Omega convict pellets and flakes for many months, and they have very routinely put out about 5ppm of Nitrates per week so a 15 gallon water change keeps it at 5-10 ppm for months. Last week or so, my wife began feeding them dried brine shrimp vs the pellets. The Nitrate jumped 20 in one week. I am pretty sure the food change is the root cause, but brings up the question as to what is the best diet for them. I think I have seen some growth in the last 2 weeks. I can change more water if the shrimp is a good diet as well.
My wife feeds them 3 times a day which is probably a bit much, but it's small portions.
Thanks, kevin
Error in title. I mean NITRATEs.
I have fed my 4 < 1yr convicts (3-4") small Omega convict pellets and flakes for many months, and they have very routinely put out about 5ppm of Nitrates per week so a 15 gallon water change keeps it at 5-10 ppm for months. Last week or so, my wife began feeding them dried brine shrimp vs the pellets. The Nitrate jumped 20 in one week. I am pretty sure the food change is the root cause, but brings up the question as to what is the best diet for them. I think I have seen some growth in the last 2 weeks. I can change more water if the shrimp is a good diet as well.
My wife feeds them 3 times a day which is probably a bit much, but it's small portions.
Thanks, kevin
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