Ammonia Levels

[Lcars]

Hi guys I was just wondering if it is bad if my ammonia level is at .50. Thanks!

 

[Mighty]

ANY ammonia is bad.

 

[mfdrookie516]

If you have fish in the tank, then yes, any ammonia is bad. A properly cycled tank should have no ammonia reading. How long has the tank been set up? How did you cycle the tank? Any new fish? How much/how often are you feeding? How often/how much are your water changes?

 

[Lcars]

The tank has been up for about 5 months, I seeded the tank with gravel to cycle, I feed the tank 2 times a day (This morning I accidentally put too much in so I think that could have caused the spike), I added some new cherry barbs and corydora catfish today, and I do water changes about two times a week. I think I just already answered my question but I just did a water change and it is now at .25

 

[Jason7894561230]

I think it spiked because of the addition of the fish in the tank

 

[reefdiver]

Also depends how much of a water change. I do one at 50% weekly.

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Personally, I would not feed more than once a day and only as much as they can eat in a few minutes. You could split that into 2 feedings I suppose, but then feed 1/2 the total daily food in each feeding.

Also, the bio-load will drive your needed filter size. I see on your 'My Tanks' you have a 29 Angelfish community, is this the tank in question?