gidget1959

Treating my goldfish for a fungus right now. ammonia is between 1.0 & 3.0. nitrate level is 0. Is it normal for Ammonia to be high when treating for a fungus? Also did about 50% water change then took another reading and got that number.

Amanda

Welcome!
You need to start doing 50% water changes ASAP to get the ammonia level down. Any amount is toxic to fish. What are you treating with? What does the fish have? Also, a goldfish needs a 20 gal. minimum for one.

gidget1959

did the change this afternoon will do again. Using Fungus Clear.

gidget1959

Bought them a new condo today aswell, not sure if its safe to put them in yet.

Amanda

Do you know about the nitrogen cycle?

gidget1959

Fred & Ginger have white patches on their bodies.

gidget1959

No sorry. Don't know how to acqire that.

gidget1959

Sorry the cycle is about 3 months

Amanda

Click on the name, nitrogen cycle, and the article should come up. It's VERY important to cycle a tank BEFORE adding fish.

EDIT:
you're still cycling, it can take many months when cycling with fish.

gidget1959

Ok. I am changing the water again. When I change the water do I put in more meds or leave it alone?

Amanda

I wouldn't add any more meds just yet, as you don't want to overdose.
What kind of filter are you using? If it has carbon in it, it's removing the meds as soons as you add them.

gidget1959

I have taken out the filter. It is Tetra PF10

Amanda

There is not filter at all?
That may be why you're in a cycle againl. The bacteria that hold the cycle live on the filter, you need a filter to have a cycle.

gidget1959

Took it out when started treated for fungus 2 days ago. Should I put it back in and not treat until cycle is achieved?And can I set up 20 gallon and put them in it?

Amanda

They need a filter, that's definite. Whatever tank you have them in, it needs to be cycled. Whether it be fishless or with fish, it has to cycle.
Is there any way that you can return the fish, or give them to your LFS?
That way you can cycle without fish, this is a much more humane method.

gidget1959

will get on that. Thankyou for all your help.

Amanda

No problem.
That's what we're all here for.