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rick gordon
at Fri Jul 15 12:31:12 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by rick gordon ]
Thats an easy one, you don't want any nitrite levels or ammonia. 0 ppm. Nitrites, and ammonia are deadly to most forms of life. They are produce from waste breaking down in the tank nitrosoma and aerobic bacteria break them down into nitrates which are less harmful. if the bacteria in the tank is overwhelmed with waste then the levels will rise. The worms that are in your tank are actually helping to dispose of the extra waste and are helping your water conditions, that's why I don't suggest that you try and kill them. If you killed them without also keeping the tank cleaner, you will have problems with ammonia and nitrates. The bottom line is there is too much waste in the tank. More frequent partial water changes and hydrocleaning of the gravel will eliminate the source and the worms will disapear. That may be slower way to get rid of them, but it will be safer overall.
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RE: flukes/worms, something please help - rick gordon, Fri Jul 15 12:31:12 2005