DeadlyPenguin76
Aquarium Advice Newbie
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2017
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Hi all. Used a chemical testing kit for first time last night. Nitrate and nitrite levels are high but not dangerously. We added some new fish recently and two have since died (hence paying out for expensive chemical test kit and not using strips). The older fish have been in there 3 months plus. If i chemically alter the water to lower nitrate and nitrate will this affect the older fish as they are used to the higher levels?
Also, and this may be connected, when using a tap safe product do i add enough to allow for the percentage of tap water I've put in (20ltrs) or for the capacity of the tank (240ltrs)?
Fairly new to fish keeping, we've had cold water fish for a couple of years, but went freshwater tropical 4 months ago, with a much bigger tank.
Thanks.
Also, and this may be connected, when using a tap safe product do i add enough to allow for the percentage of tap water I've put in (20ltrs) or for the capacity of the tank (240ltrs)?
Fairly new to fish keeping, we've had cold water fish for a couple of years, but went freshwater tropical 4 months ago, with a much bigger tank.
Thanks.