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Garofoli  Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006   | ph - 6.8 nitrite - 0ppm ammonia - 0ppm Nitrate - 20ppm Is the nitrate too high and should i get a water hardness kit?  Chris |
 Posted 03-Jun-2006 01:59 |      |
Lindy     Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001    | 20ppm is the highest I like to see nitrate. I prefer to keep it under 10 though. Water hardness testkits can be useful, I like to have them just so I know when I need to adjust the hardness. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes. |
| Posted 03-Jun-2006 02:55 |  |
FRANK     Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002  | Hi, Most of the literature I've read seems to indicate that 40ppm (mg/l) is about the maximum for a freshwater tank. Regular water changes, gravel vacuuming, a normal bioload, and not over feeding, will combine to keep the nitrate levels below 40. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
| Posted 04-Jun-2006 16:42 | |
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