low ph and high nitrate???

[Nateman3025]

Hey everyone!!! Got a little issue did my tests a couple times this week PH is 7.8 and NITRATE is 20 ppm my tank is 7 weeks old and i have two clowns and clean up crew im thinkin not to worry since i added the clowns only a week ago any ideas how to bring them to normal?? i also do weekly water changes

 

[ErinCahir]

A pH of 7.8 is totally acceptable.
What are you using for nutrient export? Are you running a sump? Refugium? Algae scrubber? Skimmer? How often are you feeding your fish and how much?

 

[Nateman3025]

no sump! no skimmer yet i have an algae scrubber jus got it yesterday i feed the fish once a day i feed them frozen shrimp

 

[Nateman3025]

never mind about the algae scrubber its the magnet one LOL can u tell im new

 

[wontonflip]

Are you using tap or rodi? Try testing the new saltwater for nitrates. You might also have a bad test kit. It's possible. Have your lfs test your water.

 

[little_fish]

How much are feeding them? Also brine shrimp and mysid shrimp are really high in nitrates and phosphates and will cause water quality issues if feed too often/much.

 

[Nateman3025]

i cut the the frozen squares into 4 pieces. Is there anything else i could feed them

 

[Nateman3025]

I use only r/o water

 

[BL1]

i cut the the frozen squares into 4 pieces. Is there anything else i could feed them

A variety of food is best. I wouldn't worry too much about nitrates and phos in the food, any food you use will have it, dry foods just have more of it then frozen varieties.