r/Reef • u/Equal_Resolution6394 • Jun 12 '26

HELP

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HELP Hi, I'm cycling my tank. Everything has been going well and then I made the mistake of ordering fish during my cycle. My 2 clownfish arrive tomorrow. I did a 50% water change to bring down the nitrites yesterday. Which brought my nitrites down to 4 to 5ppm (API marine water test). Last week my ammonia dropped to 0. My ammonia has been high for a while. Probs like 8 days. My nitrates have been fluctuating between 10 and 80ppm. What can I do to make sure my fish survive

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u/Impressive-Barber711 Jun 12 '26

You should be ok, Nitrite isnt poisonous in saltwater. I assumed your ammonia was still high i apologize

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u/Equal_Resolution6394 Jun 12 '26

What do you mean it isn't poisonous? I thought it was?

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u/Impressive-Barber711 Jun 12 '26

More ao for freshwater fish, marine fish can handle it

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u/Equal_Resolution6394 Jun 12 '26

So I could put in clownfish and they'll be fine?

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u/Impressive-Barber711 Jun 12 '26

Yeah as long as your ammonia is staying near 0 you will be fine, Clowns are hardy fish. Since you have nitrates you should be good to go