High Nitrate Levels And Algae

[donkey]

Hi Guys
can high nitrate levels cause algae .

 

[JamesC]

In a simple answer no. Nitrate has been proved not to cause algae. But if you have an imbalance of other nutrients then having high nitrate levels may lead to algae problems.

What do you mean by high though? I presuming greater than 50ppm.

James

 

[donkey]

Hi. i would say about 60ppm . i do change 50% of the water every week but its still high .the tank as discus in it

 

[Themuleous]

60ppm NO3 is nothing to worry about IMO

Sam

 

[donkey]

Thanks Guys

 

[cheesy feet]

yeh,it's probably just your tap water.

 

[donkey]

i did do a test on the tap water .and its ok coming out of there .