Thread: What is the maximum NO3 for fished ?
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Old April 3rd 07, 08:23 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
Philippe Lemaire \(remove oldies\)
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Default What is the maximum NO3 for fished ?
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On Apr 1, 11:40 am, "Philippe Lemaire \(remove oldies\)"
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Philippe

Depends on what source of NO3 is used, fish waste and KNO3 are two
very different things. See my and Richard's post, I went to 160ppm ,
Richard to 200ppm with no ill effects on fish.

Regards,
Tom Barr

Thanks !

I use mostly Mg(NO3)2.6H2O as my tap water has only Ca in it...
Somehow my K stays at about 50 ppm !

Philippe