Can't lower ammonia

[xfactor6699]

My levels are
Ammonia .25
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 10

I've done so many water changes and can't get lower than .25 any opinions

 

[Tasha]

you using the api liquid tests? Are you maybe not cycled? something dead in the tank? may need a vaccum?

 

[xfactor6699]

Yes using api and yes cycled and no dead fish and did 2 water changes yesterday still couldn't lower it

 

[xawen]

Have you tried testing your tap water for Ammonia? Sounds like you have chloromine treated water. Even with your dechlorinator they'll still register on the API ammonia test.

 

[Copachick]

We had a high ammonia problem. We actually purchased an ammonia gravel bag thing (Not home to see the proper name for it). But its a white bag with like gravel stuff in it, and you leave it in your tank and it takes the ammonia away. Worked great for ours.

 

[rich311k]

Try testing some bottled water. I bet your test is just slightly off.

 

[HUKIT]

This thread is a couple months old, I'm not sure it's relevant any longer.

 

[Copachick]

It may or may not be a problem anymore, but if it helps for a problem in the future then Ill post my suggestion ya know