Nitrates Red And Overstocked

[tetraqueen]

Well we have nearly decided what tank to buy this w/e. Therefore, I will not be overstocked.

The NITRATES ARE IN MY TAP WATER. Putting plants will help. Water changes will not dilute it. The other option an expert told was to put in extra filtration.
I did not answer as I felt if the nitrates are caused by the water and end result of filtration. How is more going to help?


The fish are all alive and looking well eating. Apparently Golden Tetra's, as they are see through, almost show all little blemishes, and this is what the red nose is.

I am advised to get a tank within the next two years not to be cruel but I am not overstocked at the minute.

I am however not giving the silver sharks (Bala) enough swimming room, but this is like having a big or small house now. Therefore, as long as I get my new tank ASAP I am not cruel.

All local fish shops would be charged also as they overstock and who knows how long fish if not bought are there. They do not get big to underfeeding...


Thanks for pointing out things. I have found out.

Water changes do not help Nitrates.
Make sure when you buy a fish you know it is potential. Still think LFS should let people know, as these are pinkie small on purchase and look more like Cod when large. Oops, sorry no offence to species meant.

 

[black angel]

What are the nitrate readings from your tap? If that is higher than 40 then you are right that doing water changes wont bring them down but if they are 40 or below then fish can live happily in it.
The fish are overcrowded in shops because the filtration system is huge and turning the water over lots of times in an hour and most fish are thinned out quite quickly anyway when people start buying them.
As for extra filtration, no this doesnt help with nitrates but is really good if you are potentially going to be overstocked as this helps take care of excess ammonia and nitrite levels. Having an over filtered tank is better than underfiltered.
Seeing the balas as living in a big/small house doesnt help. These fish live in an environment alien to you and dont have the luxury of being able to leave it and stretch their legs. It would almost be like giving you a tiny boxroom to live in for your whole life and only cleaning it out once a week. Doesnt the bigger house sound better now?
Its always best as well to google a fish to see how big it gets and the requirements needed for tank size etc before its bought.

 

[tetraqueen]

What are the nitrate readings from your tap? If that is higher than 40 then you are right that doing water changes wont bring them down but if they are 40 or below then fish can live happily in it.
The fish are overcrowded in shops because the filtration system is huge and turning the water over lots of times in an hour and most fish are thinned out quite quickly anyway when people start buying them.
As for extra filtration, no this doesnt help with nitrates but is really good if you are potentially going to be overstocked as this helps take care of excess ammonia and nitrite levels. Having an over filtered tank is better than underfiltered.
Seeing the balas as living in a big/small house doesnt help. These fish live in an environment alien to you and dont have the luxury of being able to leave it and stretch their legs. It would almost be like giving you a tiny boxroom to live in for your whole life and only cleaning it out once a week. Doesnt the bigger house sound better now?
Its always best as well to google a fish to see how big it gets and the requirements needed for tank size etc before its bought.

Thanks I appreciate your honest reply.

 

[Squid]

The NITRATES ARE IN MY TAP WATER. Putting plants will help. Water changes will not dilute it. The other option an expert told was to put in extra filtration.


Thanks for pointing out things. I have found out.

Water changes do not help Nitrates.
Make sure when you buy a fish you know it is potential. Still think LFS should let people know, as these are pinkie small on purchase and look more like Cod when large. Oops, sorry no offence to species meant.

These points are linked though as black angel stated.

If your water does not have high nitrates, but your tank has.. then water changes DO help.. My tank is proof...

BTW tetraqueen.. glad you've been looking at bigger new tank.. Best of luck with the re-homing.

Squid