Water levels? - Aquarium Advice

**roka64** · 03-24-2006, 09:25 AM

I've had my tank for a little over 2 months. Other than water changes, when should I start seeing build up of bad stuff like ammonium and such?
I have
2 yellow tail damsels
2 3 striped damsels
1 blue devil
pincushion and pencil urchins
55 gal tank
304 fluvial canister
about 30LBs LR
regular fl light (I might go buy a new light tomorrow)
i have well water as well....

AndyH5512 · 03-24-2006, 09:55 AM

You shouldnt see ammonia again as long as you are careful. At worst, you should see nitrate, and again that's if you are not careful. Keep up with regular water changes and dont' overfeed. You might also want to look into getting a RO/DI for the best water possible. Well water varies from area to area, so I cant guess how good it is directly from the well. You might see algae beacause of phosphates in your well water.

**roka64** · 03-24-2006, 11:53 AM

Great! Thanks for the quick response!

**melosu58** · 03-24-2006, 02:09 PM

I totally agree that if you do your weekly PWC you should never see a build up. It`s up to you.

03-24-2006, 09:25 AM	#1
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,245 Images: 12	Water levels? I've had my tank for a little over 2 months. Other than water changes, when should I start seeing build up of bad stuff like ammonium and such? I have 2 yellow tail damsels 2 3 striped damsels 1 blue devil pincushion and pencil urchins 55 gal tank 304 fluvial canister about 30LBs LR regular fl light (I might go buy a new light tomorrow) i have well water as well....

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melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,007 Images: 73	I totally agree that if you do your weekly PWC you should never see a build up. It`s up to you. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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03-24-2006, 09:55 AM	#2
AndyH5512 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Debary, Florida Posts: 512	You shouldnt see ammonia again as long as you are careful. At worst, you should see nitrate, and again that's if you are not careful. Keep up with regular water changes and dont' overfeed. You might also want to look into getting a RO/DI for the best water possible. Well water varies from area to area, so I cant guess how good it is directly from the well. You might see algae beacause of phosphates in your well water.