Ammonia in DT

[Wael El-Dasher]

I have 110 liter DT with powerhead and corner filter. I've had filled with no fish for a while now. It's bare bottom.

I want to have this tank always ready but it seems that ammonia levels are always in the 4 range. Should I add some LR? I plan to add meds to this tank if needed. I was thinking of removing the LR if I do add meds but keep it if I have to use it for new fish.

Would adding LR help with the ammonia?

Any ideas?

Regards

Wael

 

[cmor1701d]

Where is the ammonia coming from?
A source of ammonia is necessary to feed the beneficial bacteria. If you want to maintain a QT tank you need to feed it to keep the bacteria alive.

If you are not adding a source of ammonia it doesn't make sense that you are seeing ammonia.

Who else has access to the tank?

 

[Wael El-Dasher]

That's a good point. I had several fish in there before and used Seachem ParaGuard in there for treatment. After treatment I made a PWC and added the carbon filter back in. It's been fishless for about 1 month. I added bacteria to keep the filters replenished a few times.

Perhaps I should start adding bacteria again fir 10 days as though it's a new tank. I thought adding the LR would help the filters establish the colonies and I'd keep the LR in there unless I use meds again.

Do you think that would work? I really dint want to add any sand because it would defeat the point of the QT.