Help me read this test

[JengoJengo]

What would you say my nitrate is? Having trouble matching color...


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[ImACoolguy]

20ppm if I had to guess from the picture. I would redo the test to confirm. With the API kit it can be tricky to do the nitrate test.


Caleb

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[shellyx]

I would say 20ppm by the picture as well.

55 gallon elephant nose tank.
30 gallon vampire shrimp, green lace shrimp and snails.

 

[sinibotia]

I see between 20 and 40ppm. Regardless, it looks like a good time for a water change.

 

[FWFishTanks]

I'm goin with 30 ppm. A good water change time like stated above

 

[JengoJengo]

Thanks guys! I've always used the strips, and just got the api set last night, so I'm still figuring out reading the tests.


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[ImACoolguy]

Thanks guys! I've always used the strips, and just got the api set last night, so I'm still figuring out reading the tests.


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The nitrate test is easy to mess up. I have the kit believe me.. Make sure you follow the directions to the dot.


Caleb

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[shellyx]

Always remember to give the bottle a really good shake, I didn't and my reading was through the roof Lol

55 gallon elephant nose tank.
30 gallon vampire shrimp, green lace shrimp and snails.

 

[JengoJengo]

Yea, I did all the required shaking lol.

My nitrites were high as well (3-5) but ammonia was zero. This tank is only 1.5 weeks old. I think I'm reaching the end of my cycle. It is going pretty quickly because I had established media to seed it with.

By the way, after that test I did a 75% water change, just so the fish fuzz don't freak out on me


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