So it's been more then 30 days and the amonia level in my tank is crazy. I've been doing water changes throughout the 30 days and none of my fishes died so far (3 black skirt tetras and 3 more colorful ones that my gf bought, so 6 fishes total).
Right now the reason for the amonia is the leftover food on the bottom of the aquarium. First of all, any suggestions on how to get rid of that and avoid it in the future? Secondly, I've had my Aquaclear 50 for my 20 gallon tank for a month or so and have never cleaned or replaced the filter yet, is it time for me to do that?
Anyway, any help would be great because right now Im confused since I've been hearing that it takes about 30 days for the tank to go through a cycle.
Thanks again
Right now the reason for the amonia is the leftover food on the bottom of the aquarium. First of all, any suggestions on how to get rid of that and avoid it in the future? Secondly, I've had my Aquaclear 50 for my 20 gallon tank for a month or so and have never cleaned or replaced the filter yet, is it time for me to do that?
Anyway, any help would be great because right now Im confused since I've been hearing that it takes about 30 days for the tank to go through a cycle.
Thanks again