Help...Nitrates 20ppm (mg/L) Gonna Kill My Majestic Angel?

[mr_tee0419]

Hey guys, I've noticed a nitrate spike to 20ppm (mg/L). My ammonia and nitrite are both zero. pH and alkalinity good. It is a 120G fish only with only a majestic angel in it. Is that going to be harmful to it? What should I do? TIA

 

[revhtree]

Do a water change. Although Nitrates are not good, they are not as hareful as Ammonia, or Nitrites. Do a Water change, and cut back on the feedings. Also vacuum out any loose waste or leftover food.

 

[mr_tee0419]

Is the fish in immediate life threatening danger? Or any harm for that matter?

 

[seaham358]

IMO No...... I have always been told and read that untill you get around 40 there is no real problem. Nitrates at high levels can kill/stress the fish.
Only 1 fish?? When was the last time you did a water change.... Any skimmer, sump refugium?
I have a fuge, skimmer on my 55 fowlr that is loaded with fish and it keeps it around 5, I do water changes about every 2 months.

 

[Atari]

Don't panic 20 ppm isn't even close to dangerous levels.