Shirl Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hey folks, So the ammonia is finally down and the nitrates/ nitrites are way up here in Week 3 of the new tank. At this point, should I do a water change? Or let the bacteria work? I've tried to Google this, but returns are unclear. Thanks! Shirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyjuliano Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 You shouldn’t do a water change until you measure zero ammonia, zero nitrite and excessive nitrate - all of these conditions simultaneously. Changing the water any earlier risks stalling the cycle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Thank you so much! I thought that was the case, but I had self- doubt. 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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