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Shotgun · 07-04-2009, 07:32 PM

I just set up a new 56g tank. I have a new filter in it, and it is running great. I did some water tests today, and I found out that my nitrate is a tad high. Though it is not lethal for fish, it still worries me why there is nitrate in an empty tank.

To help condition the water, I put in 15 gallons from another aquarium. Could this have attributed to the nitrate? I also have a mid-sized amazon sword plant in there. It is very green and looks very healthy. Could this have helped with it? What I dont understand is that there are no fish in the tank, but there is nitrate. Any ideas why there is any nitrate?

What should I do guys?

Thanks in advance.

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