Autopsywoman
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi all,
I think the our tank might be close to the end of its second (unexpected) cycling process. The ammonias finally went from 8.0 down to 0. Now, the Nitrates are up to between 10-20 again (they were at 5) and the nitrites are spiking at 1.0 and moving on up. I have been doing daily water changes to keep the fish alive since the water went wacko on me. But even after a water change the nitrites are hanging in at 1.0.
Is there any other way I can get rid of them to keep the poor fish safe, or am I destined to worry all night long whether the nitrites are killing my poor little Tetras until I can do another emergency water change?
I did a 60% water change this morning and the nitrites stayed at 1.0. I don't know what else I can do. Any advice is welcome.
I think the our tank might be close to the end of its second (unexpected) cycling process. The ammonias finally went from 8.0 down to 0. Now, the Nitrates are up to between 10-20 again (they were at 5) and the nitrites are spiking at 1.0 and moving on up. I have been doing daily water changes to keep the fish alive since the water went wacko on me. But even after a water change the nitrites are hanging in at 1.0.
Is there any other way I can get rid of them to keep the poor fish safe, or am I destined to worry all night long whether the nitrites are killing my poor little Tetras until I can do another emergency water change?
I did a 60% water change this morning and the nitrites stayed at 1.0. I don't know what else I can do. Any advice is welcome.