test results

[oliesminis]

finally got my test results

they are

ph 7
ammonia 0
nitrite 0.1 (lowest mine goes to)
nitrates 20

any of these bad and if they are what should i do to rectify it

[oliesminis]

need some one to tell me

[Bruce]

Seems pretty good to me.

[oliesminis]

isnt nitrates a bit high?

[coral reefer]

Good figures! Your nitrates aren't that bad. I wouldn't worry about that level besides nitrates are no where near as toxic as ammonia and nitrites in your tank! Nitrates are more a food source and an alghae growth stimulator like phosphates. Obviously, you still don't want to have excessive nitrates however, possibly performing a water change, or decrease feeding will help. Also, the addition of more water flow and RO/DI water will be beneficial as well.

[oliesminis]

my sisters goldfish tank has these results

i figured out there pretty bad but i would like an idea just how bad this is

ph 8
ammonia 4.9-7.3
nitrite- 1.9
nitrate 80

it is 2 fantails and common i think

[JediReefer]

Im suprised there are fish still living with that much ammonia. I would do a large PWC asap. Goldfish are very very dirty from my understanding so adequate filtration is needed. What size tank?

[oliesminis]

14 litre

done one half tank change today so am doing one tommorow. tests taken 5 hours after change

[JediReefer]

That tank is wayyyyyyyyyy to small for 3 goldfish IMO.

[oliesminis]

they are only 2cm ea. it was also the suggested amount on the box

tank made by company called elite