DJ Fresh
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I have a 10 gallon tank with zebra danios and tetras, and my nitrite level is at 1.6. What should I do about it being so high?
Your talking about Nitrates, DJ Fresh is talking about Nitrites. Any reading above 0 for nitites is a no go area.Iron Man said:What unit of measurement are you using? I use ppm or mg/l and 1.6 in those measurements are nowhere near harmful much less fatal. Most fish can handle up to 40 ppm very safely, but I would never let them get above 60. I try to keep them below 10 ppm myself. The best way to keep nitrates down in a freshwater situation is through frequent water changes.
IronMan. you have nitrIte and nitrAte confused. Fish can handle up to 40ppm on nitrAte but there should never be any nitrIte present. As has already been suggested, do daily water changes. Can you also post your ammonia and nitrate readings? That will let us know how your cycling is processing. How long has the tank been set up and how many fish do you have in it? Danios and tetras are both schooling fish. You should keep at least 3 of the same species and preferably 6. Also, a 10 gallon really isn't large enough for more than about 7 of either of those fish. You would be better off with 6 or 7 of only one of the species.Iron Man said:What unit of measurement are you using? I use ppm or mg/l and 1.6 in those measurements are nowhere near harmful much less fatal. Most fish can handle up to 40 ppm very safely, but I would never let them get above 60. I try to keep them below 10 ppm myself. The best way to keep nitrates down in a freshwater situation is through frequent water changes.