Hey guys,
I'm kinda new here but I have the same problem with my nitrate and nitrites. I did a water change about 18-20 percent. Water is still cloudy. What I am doing is using 5 gallon buckets from from Home Depot (rated for food) and using pre-treat water. I usually let the water sit for a few hours before I put in but the temperature goes down. I am thinking of adding a heater for my water changes.
I took out half of my gravel on one side of my tank and using slate stone on the bottom almost like a mosaic natural tile. I the slate is alright because I tested that in water after a couple of days and it doesn't affect water quality. I know my gravel is a culprit of trapping food and waste but should I remove it all. Also I have lots of natural plants, not for the nitrates but because I like them. Anyway my fish seem lethargic after the last water change. What can I do to ease this adjustment period? How can I lower my nitrates and nitrites without killing my fish?
I'm kinda new here but I have the same problem with my nitrate and nitrites. I did a water change about 18-20 percent. Water is still cloudy. What I am doing is using 5 gallon buckets from from Home Depot (rated for food) and using pre-treat water. I usually let the water sit for a few hours before I put in but the temperature goes down. I am thinking of adding a heater for my water changes.
I took out half of my gravel on one side of my tank and using slate stone on the bottom almost like a mosaic natural tile. I the slate is alright because I tested that in water after a couple of days and it doesn't affect water quality. I know my gravel is a culprit of trapping food and waste but should I remove it all. Also I have lots of natural plants, not for the nitrates but because I like them. Anyway my fish seem lethargic after the last water change. What can I do to ease this adjustment period? How can I lower my nitrates and nitrites without killing my fish?