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I have a 40 gallon tank with African Cichlids; a 30 gal tank with assorted fish - ie Mollies, barbs, neons, etc. I also have another 30 gal tank that is empty. Any suggestions where I should head next that would compliment what I have now?

Thank you will give it a try

The Whisper filter system does not have a sponge - two parts inside is the charcoal bag and the plastic scrubber with 5 wheels on it.

Hmmm nope never thought or knew of that. Which part of the Whisper to you rinse? The filter itself or the wheels

Water changes appear not to help as I see it. Did a 75% water change on tank 1 on Thursday - after two hours the ammonia was still very high. Did another 50% water change this morning - 2 hours after, ammonia was still very high.

Tap water tested for ammonia - results were 0

Tank 1 - 7 African Cichlids (20 gal) Tank 2 - 10 African Cichlids (30 gal) Tank 3 - 15 asst Tropical - Mollies, 4 Neons, 3 Torpedos (45 gal)

The cichlids are small (so far). Tanks have been running since November although the third one has been running only a month. The cichlids take just seconds to eat; the asst tropical just about as fast with little, if any, not eaten. I use Whisper filers - larger than what is called for size...

Sorry - typo - Cichlids

Tanks have been cycled back in November. Using API Test Kit. All PH levels were good (7.6) range

I am new to this and have three tanks - a 20 gallon with Echlids (6); a 30 gallon with 9 Echlids and a 45 gallon with approx 15 tropical mixed. For the past two week I have had very very high Ammonia readings. Did 75% water changes; added ammo lock to protect fish. Cleaned gravel and...