nitrite levels

[macky1]

just tested my pond for amonia,nitrite,oxygen and ph
everything was spot on apart from the nitrite wich was bordering on a dangerous level.
how could i bring the level down as soon as posible

please help before i loose any fish

macky

p.s
some of the fish are flashing on the bottom could this be through the high nitrite level.

thanx

 

[macky1]

yeah thanx guys

 

[smb]

yeah thanx guys

Sorry, but I don't know anything about ponds so I never responded. I'm sure if someone knew your answer they would have replied to help you.

 

[Alien Anna]

The principles behind ponds are identical to that of fish tanks, but since I've never had a pond, I'm not quite sure about what action you need to take. However, if you follow the link in my sig, my article might give you some useful pointers.

 

[macky1]

yeah sorry guys/gals i shouldnt have posted that sarcastic comment
im just worried about the fish getting nitrite poisoning

please accept my appologies

macky

 

[smb]

That's ok macky1.

I never took offense as I know how stressful it can be when waiting for an answer and you're worried about your fish. No need to apologize.

 

[macky1]

i am told bannana skins in the filter box helps lower nitrite levels

 

[pondfreak4365]

I would try water changes, 20% per week, although it's been a while and you've probably resolved the nitrite problem. I don't come to this part of the forum much. Is it a new pond? Maybe you just replaced the filter?

 

[macky1]

pondfreak

nitrite levels are at a acceptable level now and still droping

i got over it by using a product called "envirax"
good stuff really works

thanx
macky