Last night i noticed one of my Angelfish swimming at the top of the tank gasping for air. He's confused and disoriented. I tested the water, and everything's fine, except the Nitrate which was at 6mg! I looked up Nitrate poisoning and it seems he has every symptom. How do i get the Nitrate down? I changed out 25% of the water last night, hoping that would help, but this morning, the Nitrate raised to 10mg! Not sure what is happening here, but now all the fish and frogs seem to be sliggish, and hanging towards the top. yikes. Any help woudl be appreciated!!
Tank size:10 g
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 10 mg
tank temp: 82
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): Hanging at the top of tank, "gasping" for air, very confused and disorriented, not eating
Volume and Frequency of water changes: Normally once a week. Changed 25% last night.
Tank inhabitants: 4 small african frogs, 2 angelfish, 1 bottom feeder (forgot type)
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):none for a couple of months
Exposure to chemicals: none that i can think of
Tank size:10 g
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: 10 mg
tank temp: 82
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): Hanging at the top of tank, "gasping" for air, very confused and disorriented, not eating
Volume and Frequency of water changes: Normally once a week. Changed 25% last night.
Tank inhabitants: 4 small african frogs, 2 angelfish, 1 bottom feeder (forgot type)
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):none for a couple of months
Exposure to chemicals: none that i can think of