ammonia levels
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sepulatian
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Originally Posted by mriede
what is the best way to lower ammonia levels, and is there a way to do it without having to remove the fish :help:
Water changes is the best way to lower ammonia levels. Is your tank still cycling?
what is the best way to lower ammonia levels, and is there a way to do it without having to remove the fish :help:
Water changes is the best way to lower ammonia levels. Is your tank still cycling?
scsinet
Active Member
A filtration system with biological bacteria in it that breaks down waste products in your water.
No disrespect intended, but it sounds like you really need some solid information regarding basic fishkeeping. I recommend you purchase "The Conciencious Marine Aquarist" by Bob Fenner. Read that book and make it your bible, it will give you LOADS of valuable information.
No disrespect intended, but it sounds like you really need some solid information regarding basic fishkeeping. I recommend you purchase "The Conciencious Marine Aquarist" by Bob Fenner. Read that book and make it your bible, it will give you LOADS of valuable information.
bsd230
Member
I would look at a Bio Wheel filter system like the emperor 280 or 400 depending on the size of your tank. I have a 105 and use 2 400s plus a Red Sea protein skimmer. If you are having problems with ammonia, more than likely your tank has not cycled. Is it a new tank setup? If not than you probably have inadequate filtration and maybe overfeeding as well. A properly cycled and ideally setup tank should convert ammonia and nitrites almost immediately into nitrates. I would speak to a local fish store and maybe buy a book as a reference guide. Water changes 20% will help too.
mandarin w
Member
I see you are in Bellville, I am in Highland, If you need help just let me know and I can walk you thru a lot of this,. But still get the book.
Where did you go the get your fish.
Where did you go the get your fish.
bikerboy
New Member
Originally Posted by bsd230
I would look at a Bio Wheel filter system like the emperor 280 or 400 depending on the size of your tank. I have a 105 and use 2 400s plus a Red Sea protein skimmer. If you are having problems with ammonia, more than likely your tank has not cycled. Is it a new tank setup? If not than you probably have inadequate filtration and maybe overfeeding as well. A properly cycled and ideally setup tank should convert ammonia and nitrites almost immediately into nitrates. I would speak to a local fish store and maybe buy a book as a reference guide. Water changes 20% will help too.
sorry dont mean to hijack the thread or anything but i just got to ask
bds 230 u say that u have a red sea skimmer i have got one not that long ago and have a few questions about it. Just wondering if u could have a look at the link and see what u think
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/234165/my-new-tank-diary
I would look at a Bio Wheel filter system like the emperor 280 or 400 depending on the size of your tank. I have a 105 and use 2 400s plus a Red Sea protein skimmer. If you are having problems with ammonia, more than likely your tank has not cycled. Is it a new tank setup? If not than you probably have inadequate filtration and maybe overfeeding as well. A properly cycled and ideally setup tank should convert ammonia and nitrites almost immediately into nitrates. I would speak to a local fish store and maybe buy a book as a reference guide. Water changes 20% will help too.
sorry dont mean to hijack the thread or anything but i just got to ask
bds 230 u say that u have a red sea skimmer i have got one not that long ago and have a few questions about it. Just wondering if u could have a look at the link and see what u think
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/234165/my-new-tank-diary
mandarin w
Member
I know the place very well, Send me an email at mandarin_water @ yahoo.com
I would be more than happy to get with you and walk you thru things, and explain things with you.
I would be more than happy to get with you and walk you thru things, and explain things with you.