High Tap Water Nitrates

[Ragtagcurtis]

Over the last month I have noticed that the level of nitrates in our tap water has changed. Whether this is due to me not testing properly originally or it actually changing I don't know. However It is now around 40ppm or even 80ppm maybe (most likely 40) it's so hard to tell on the API test kit. My tank by the end of a week is obviously then higher than that. Is there anything I can do to lower this?

 

[PEneoark]

Are you following the API instructions to the letter? Shake bottle 2 for 30 seconds. When you are all mixed up, shake the vial for 1 minute.

 

[Ragtagcurtis]

Are you following the API instructions to the letter? Shake bottle 2 for 30 seconds. When you are all mixed up, shake the vial for 1 minute.

Yes test with the book open on the work surface.

 

[StandbySetting]

Even if you do have 40PPM it's nothing to worry about, concentrations at 40PPM are perfectly safe for fish.

 

[Ragtagcurtis]

Oh I see. Thats good to here. At what levels should I worry?

 

[StandbySetting]

400+PPM for most species, the more sensitive ones will probably begin to suffer at lower values.

 

[The chilly dipper]

400+PPM for most species, the more sensitive ones will probably begin to suffer at lower values.

wow and i thought 60 ppm was high ,i had no idea fish could take this level