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Day 5 of my new tank cycle (fish-in cycle, I know not good but I explain everything in my signature link), day 3 for my fish (2 guppies) and I am wondering about water changes.
I understand what the water changes do and the benefits plus some of the problems they can cause with bacteria not being established etc.
Currently my test readings are PH 7.8, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0 and Nitrate 0, I haven't done a water change since I introduced the fish due to the low Ammonia levels as I know bacteria need ammonia to grow, so I am worried about causing more delay in the bacteria growing by changing the water.
My question is, should I only start doing water changes when the ammonia gets to 0.5+, or should I do water changes regardless of how high the levels are?
I understand what the water changes do and the benefits plus some of the problems they can cause with bacteria not being established etc.
Currently my test readings are PH 7.8, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0 and Nitrate 0, I haven't done a water change since I introduced the fish due to the low Ammonia levels as I know bacteria need ammonia to grow, so I am worried about causing more delay in the bacteria growing by changing the water.
My question is, should I only start doing water changes when the ammonia gets to 0.5+, or should I do water changes regardless of how high the levels are?