Nitrate never get to zero

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A large WC (50%) will quickly lower your nitrates; however nitrates aren't much of a concern in a fish QT unless they reach into the hundreds.

Did you happen to have any copper or another medication in the water when you tested for nitrates? The presence of those can throw the reading off.
 
A large WC (50%) will quickly lower your nitrates; however nitrates aren't much of a concern in a fish QT unless they reach into the hundreds.

Did you happen to have any copper or another medication in the water when you tested for nitrates? The presence of those can throw the reading off.

No I don't
 

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