How High ?

[jackson 10]

basically folks my NITRATE readings are always 20 -30 plus an i never have a problem with my fish , reading some articles it states that you should never have readings above 20..y is this when my fish has always been fine

thats including prone to illness guppies who thrive really well in my tank ...


tankmates... 3 black sharks, 2 guppies , 10 tetras , 2 endlers and a clown loach

any thorts on this ?

 

[fatheadminnow]

20-30 is fine.

I would worry about it if it got up to 40-50+.

-FHM

 

[waterdrop]

Agree

 

[Truck]

ditto, levels of up to 400ppm have been shown to be safe in FW

 

[Dave Spencer]

basically folks my NITRATE readings are always 20 -30 plus an i never have a problem with my fish

Then you have no problem.

Who are going to believe, your fish or some bloke on another forum?

Dave.

 

[fatheadminnow]

ditto, levels of up to 400ppm have been shown to be safe in FW

Key word, "have"

-FHM