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May 15th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Ammonia Question
I have one of thoes in-tank meters that measure ammonia, and it recently went up.
I wanted to know whats the best thing to do for lowering ammonia.
So if any of you could let me know asap..?
Also, I just sent my dad out to pick up an API master kit.
I've seen and read peoples posts who say they're the best ones to use..so.
I'm currently using a "Mardel" Ammonia meter, a "Hagen" Nitrite Kit, and "Jungle" pH test strips.
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May 15th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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water changes are the best way to lower ammonia levels
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May 15th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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Yea, water changes are the best way to lower it. I would be using Prime to treat the water if you can.
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Okay, i wasn't using prime... but i'll be sure to pick up some.
I did a water change, and bought something to bring the ammonia down last night,
and it seemed to do the trick.
But still, i'll go pick up that Prime stuff today.
Thanks for responding!  |
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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If you see ammonia level dangerously high, best is to do a 50% water change. And test the water daily for ammonia's level. API freshwater master test kit is really good.  |
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May 16th, 2008
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Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TaraDawn
Okay, i wasn't using prime... but i'll be sure to pick up some.
I did a water change, and bought something to bring the ammonia down last night,
and it seemed to do the trick.
But still, i'll go pick up that Prime stuff today.
Thanks for responding! |
Hi taraDawn
As everyone posted above.. the first and easiest thing to do when you notice your ammonia level is high is to do an immediate water change. That is the quickest way to help your fish. If your ammonia is high, its possible that either the tank is not cycled, or you are going through a mini cycle. Which means that you will need to do daily water changes til your new API test kit shows yellow in your ammonia reading.
I had a tank up and running for over a year and ended up going through a mini cycle when I saw the ammonia so high. Its a pain to do those daily water changes, Ive just finished making daily water changes for the last 14 days. Finally my reading is bright yellow.
The Prime is a great product that I use as well with each water change. I would also recommend that you keep it on hand..
Good luck with your tank.. and please let us know what your readings are after you get your new tester.
~ kate |
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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hi TaraDawn-i once used ammolock to help with ammonia problems in my tank and a lot of people here recommended water changes. i think water changes are way better and by doing them everyday i really brought down the ammonia level in my tank.
good luck!!!
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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I did a 50% water change in my tank as soon as i seen the ammonia rise.
It wasn't terribly high, but was going up.
Today i did a test (I couldn't find the master kit, so i just bought the ammonia one for now) and it was bright yellow (or 0.00).
So, i'm really happy about that.
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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those little in tank things I find arnt that accurate.
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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the little meter?
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Yeah, I think that they get confused as time goes by, I had a pH one that said the pH of my tank was 4  The api said about 6.8 That is a big difference. |
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May 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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yeah, although my reading on the meter and my API said the same thing.
but i guess over time they get faulty.
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May 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TaraDawn
yeah, although my reading on the meter and my API said the same thing.
but i guess over time they get faulty.
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Yes-they do. I've found the Mardel pH "meter" to be utterly dangerous. It's flat out a disaster and even worse in very soft water (which they advise against, to be fair). The Seachem disc meter is better. It even works in my chocolate gouramis' very soft water (low pH). But I still check that tank regularly with API. Someday, I'll get an electronic pH meter.
Last edited by calinb; May 19th, 2008 at 02:19 PM.
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May 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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I've sudden raise of ammonia. my tank has been running for 2 months + already. and suddenly, there is present of ammonia. nitrite and nitrate is 0. omg...... is it a sign of a re-cycle!?!?!
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May 19th, 2008
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Fish Master
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yes..without nitrates and and a presence of ammonia and nitrites, you have started a cycle again...  sorry |
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May 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aquariumnewbie
I've sudden raise of ammonia. my tank has been running for 2 months + already. and suddenly, there is present of ammonia. nitrite and nitrate is 0. omg...... is it a sign of a re-cycle!?!?!
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Yep gotta agree you have restarted the cycle but why would be the question. Have you done a major cleaning on the tank or changed filters? Some kind of event has to happen in order for the cycle to stall I would think. |
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May 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Oh my god..... Well, I didn't do any major cleaning. Just water changes and that's all. It's such a horrible news to know it's undergoing a cycle again. Sigh.........
I wonder what causes it when I didn't tear down the whole tank.  |
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