test results

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

 

please

need some one to tell me

 

Seems pretty good to me.

 

isnt nitrates a bit high?

 

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.

 

just out of curiosity

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

 

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?

 

14 litre

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

 

That tank is wayyyyyyyyyy to small for 3 goldfish IMO.

 

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

tank made by company called elite