I'm guessing your fishless cycling. Honestly, I wouldn't lower the Nitrate with a WC. I've had it get up to 80 ppm with no ill effects. Keep an eye on your pH though, to make sure it doesn't crash.
Nitrite spike normal?
I'm about 3 weeks into cycling. I just got my test kit today..
So my ammonia tested at 0.25ppm.
My nitrite is around, or over 5ppm.
Is it normal to have a nitrite spike this high? How high of ammonia should I be aiming for at this point?
So my ammonia tested at 0.25ppm.
My nitrite is around, or over 5ppm.
Is it normal to have a nitrite spike this high? How high of ammonia should I be aiming for at this point?
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Gah, sorry! Your Nitrite level should be fine. I have never had it go over 5 ppm. I don't think a WC is needed at this point.
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