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nlgill13
02/23/2012, 06:32 PM
like the title says I have nitrites in my QT...i have one fish in there right now

I am also using a seeded filter in the HOB...so I am not seeing very much ammonia, just nitrites...This normal?
tangs_tank
02/23/2012, 06:41 PM
I just had that too, prob from over feeding. I did 20% water change fish is more relaxed.
uncleof6
02/23/2012, 07:24 PM
What is your ammonia level? The nitrite really is not an issue, it is not harmful to marine fish, unless the concentration is very high. (100 - 300ppm generally)
nlgill13
02/23/2012, 08:21 PM
What is your ammonia level? The nitrite really is not an issue, it is not harmful to marine fish, unless the concentration is very high. (100 - 300ppm generally)

ammonia less then .25ppm
nitrite 1-2ppm
uncleof6
02/23/2012, 08:32 PM
Yeah, PWC to bring the ammonia down. The nitrite is insignificant however.
nlgill13
02/23/2012, 08:38 PM
Yeah, PWC to bring the ammonia down. The nitrite is insignificant however.

I went ahead and already did a water change...about to test again
Randy Holmes-Farley
02/24/2012, 11:29 AM
I agree, nitrite is so nontoxic in a seawater QT that I wouldn't even measure it. Ammonia is the concern. :)