I recently started my first 10 gallon aquarium. Originally I put in 3 Danios, but one died ... so they tested my water at the pet store and my ammonia was high (~3). This was the day after I started the aquarium. On the guy's advice, I bought a Python and did a 25% water change, as well as adding ... I think it was called Ammo Lock. Now, 2 days later, I tested the water myself and I have:
pH - 7.8
Ammonia - .50
Nitrites - 0
Nitrates - 5.0
Am I on the right track??? Do I need to do a water change at this point? Should I test again tomorrow? Why are my nitrites zero, but I have nitrates already? I have just the 2 danios in there right now. I want to eventually add maybe some platies or mollies - haven't decided yet. And long term, I want to use the danios to start a larger aquarium - 30 gal or so.
Thanks! I'm brand new to this, and I'm very happy to have found this forum!!
pH - 7.8
Ammonia - .50
Nitrites - 0
Nitrates - 5.0
Am I on the right track??? Do I need to do a water change at this point? Should I test again tomorrow? Why are my nitrites zero, but I have nitrates already? I have just the 2 danios in there right now. I want to eventually add maybe some platies or mollies - haven't decided yet. And long term, I want to use the danios to start a larger aquarium - 30 gal or so.
Thanks! I'm brand new to this, and I'm very happy to have found this forum!!