Help New Tank, Newbie
I have a 40 Gallon Freshwater Tank with the following...
5- Live Plants
Fluval 405 Canister Filter
H.O T-5 Lighting that is on a 10 hr timer
two Air Stones
circulation pump
200W Heater
I have had the tank set up for 2 weeks so far I have lost two of four fish. I know my tank needs to cycle. I was using API Stress Coat, Stress Slyme and ammo lock to control the water parameters. I need help my water was cloudy about two days ago now that it has cleared up there is a strong sulfur "egg" smell coming from the water. I stopped using the API products and switched to Seachem - Prime, clarity, and stability because of the great things I have heard about them from the forums about a week ago.
My parameters
- Temp 80 F
-Ammonia between 4PPM and 8PPM often on the higher side
-Nitrate 0
-Nitrite 0
-PH 6
How can I fix my water parameters and the smell? I have read not to change the water because it will disrupt the cycle and have read to change 25% every day I have done a mix and haven't noticed a difference nothing has lowered the ammonia levels. Any and all advise is greatly appreciated
I have a 40 Gallon Freshwater Tank with the following...
5- Live Plants
Fluval 405 Canister Filter
H.O T-5 Lighting that is on a 10 hr timer
two Air Stones
circulation pump
200W Heater
I have had the tank set up for 2 weeks so far I have lost two of four fish. I know my tank needs to cycle. I was using API Stress Coat, Stress Slyme and ammo lock to control the water parameters. I need help my water was cloudy about two days ago now that it has cleared up there is a strong sulfur "egg" smell coming from the water. I stopped using the API products and switched to Seachem - Prime, clarity, and stability because of the great things I have heard about them from the forums about a week ago.
My parameters
- Temp 80 F
-Ammonia between 4PPM and 8PPM often on the higher side
-Nitrate 0
-Nitrite 0
-PH 6
How can I fix my water parameters and the smell? I have read not to change the water because it will disrupt the cycle and have read to change 25% every day I have done a mix and haven't noticed a difference nothing has lowered the ammonia levels. Any and all advise is greatly appreciated