High Nitrite

[Jnthn932]

How can I lower my nitrite levels? I've done water changes, filter cleaning and added different water treatments but my levels are still high! Somebody heeeellllllpppppp! I don't want my fish to die!

 

[jetajockey]

Water changes is pretty much the only way. It might take a few large ones to get it under control but after you get it down really low it will be easier to manage.

 

[alex07]

How can I lower my nitrite levels? I've done water changes, filter cleaning and added different water treatments but my levels are still high! Somebody heeeellllllpppppp! I don't want my fish to die!

How much water are you changing?

 

[Jnthn932]

I changed it about 50% last week and literally just changed another 50%.

 

[alex07]

I changed it about 50% last week and literally just changed another 50%.

Next time do a bigger water change. How big is your tank?

 

[Jnthn932]

bigger? I always thought that anything over 50 % was harmful to the fish. It's only a 20. I'm getting a 150 gallon very soon so you'll be hearing form me then as well if I cant figure this out! lol

 

[alex07]

bigger? I always thought that anything over 50 % was harmful to the fish. It's only a 20. I'm getting a 150 gallon very soon so you'll be hearing form me then as well if I cant figure this out! lol

Not at all. Try a 75% but make sure you keep your filter with tank water so it wont dry out and kill the bacteria in your media.

 

[Jnthn932]

Ok. Thanks man!

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

What exactly is the reading? Do you have any plants? What is your stocking? Do you gravel-vac when you change water? How old is the tank? I think a few more details before we can settle this. There has to be some reason why your tank has such high nitrates.

 

[Jnthn932]

Nitirite is at 1.0. I have no plants and I currently have 6 cories, 2 platys, 5 neon tetra, 2 dwarf gourami, and one dalamation molly. I usually do vacuum the gravel but all I have is this crappy top fin one. The tank is about one month old. Does this help?

 

[alex07]

Nitirite is at 1.0. I have no plants and I currently have 6 cories, 2 platys, 5 neon tetra, 2 dwarf gourami, and one dalamation molly. I usually do vacuum the gravel but all I have is this crappy top fin one. The tank is about one month old. Does this help?

If your nitrite is at 1 then it's not off the chart, yes it needs to be at 0 so you need to bring down.
How about your ammo & nitrate?
Did you cycle your tank?

 

[Jnthn932]

Everything else was at a normal level. I cycled for about three days before adding fish. I've never had any problems until now. My water is also beginning to become cloudy .

 

[alex07]

Everything else was at a normal level. I cycled for about three days before adding fish. I've never had any problems until now. My water is also beginning to become cloudy .

How often do you clean your filter?

 

[Jnthn932]

Every two weeks.

 

[alex07]

How often do you change the water?
Do you have nitrates?

 

[Jnthn932]

Every week. Yeah, Nitrates are at 20

 

[alex07]

Test your tap water for nitrite.
Which water conditoner are you using?

 

[Jnthn932]

Tetra Aqua safe, and tetra aqua easy balance.

 

[alex07]

Tetra Aqua safe, and tetra aqua easy balance.

I would use prime as for water conditioner.

Also test your tap water for nitrite.

 

[Jnthn932]

prime? never heard of it.....