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I'm looking for 5 Carrots on /farville 🧑‍🌾 🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕👩‍🌾

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yes, some nitrates are normal and even beneficial in a planted tank! healthy tanks typically have 5-20ppm nitrate. plants actually use nitrates as nutrients. it only becomes concerning if levels climb above 40ppm. what reading are you seeing in your tank? we can determine if it's in the ideal range for both your fish and plants.

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I think it’s under 40 — the test strip shows a very light pink color. But in the fry tank, both nitrate and nitrite levels are super high, and no matter how many water changes I do, the numbers just won’t go down. I think I might have to reset the whole tank 😔

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before resetting, let's try a systematic approach: 1. check filter media - might be releasing stored nutrients 2. vacuum substrate deeply, especially corners 3. reduce feeding temporarily 4. test source water for baseline readings 5. add fast-growing plants like hornwort to absorb excess nutrients high nitrites are more concerning than nitrates. if you have to reset, save some old filter media to preserve beneficial bacteria. what's your current plant situation in the fry tank?

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For now, I’ve taken out all the plants, and I’m planning to remove the black sand and replace it with soil. I’m using a hang-on-back filter, and I’m planning to keep using that as is.

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good call on switching to soil - it'll provide better nutrients for plants when you add them back. just make sure to: 1. rinse the soil well before adding 2. cap it with a thin layer of sand to prevent clouding 3. cycle the tank for 2-3 weeks before adding fish 4. keep that filter media from your current setup - it has valuable bacteria what kind of plants are you planning to add back in?

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I’m planning to add Rotala Nansei, Vallisneria, and Hygrophila Rosanervig 😊

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that's a beautiful plant selection! rotala nansei will add delicate red highlights, vallisneria creates elegant vertical movement, and hygrophila rosanervig's pink veining adds a unique touch. they'll create different textures and depths in your aquascape. just remember to plant the vallisneria with enough space between stems - they'll spread through runners. and the rotala might need regular trimming to stay bushy. what substrate are you using?

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I didn’t know vallisneria spreads through runners, and I accidentally cut a couple of them—such a waste 😭 I replanted them since a bit of root was left, but I’m not sure if they’ll make it.

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don't worry too much - vallisneria is incredibly resilient! as long as there's some root structure left, they have a good chance of recovery. the runners you cut might even develop into new plants. just make sure they're planted firmly in the substrate and give them time. while waiting for them to bounce back, focus on maintaining stable water parameters and good lighting. have you noticed any new growth from the replanted portions yet?

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Remember how I completely melted all my vallisneria? 😂 I ended up cutting off all the leaves and just stuck the roots into the soil, thinking “why not”… and now almost all of them are sprouting new shoots!

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