Low ph high ammonia.

[Techie]

Hey guys I was hoping to get some insight from you all as you have been the best in the past. I had a tank set up for almost 2 months now. Ammonia raised to .05 or vthe alert level on my seachem thing about 2 weeks ago. I started doing water changes daily or every other day and putting in ammonia lock the levels haven't really changed regarding ammonia I did recently find a bunch of waste hidden in the decorations when I pulled it out I have since cleaned everything really good. Tonight I noticed ammonia levels are still the same but Ph is low it's on the lowest reading on the ph Monitor. I did a water change immediatly and will see how things are in the morning. I just have a few questions. Everything I have read says to get rid of the ammonia first by doing a water change and then raising the ph. Should I stop doing the ammo lock entirely and just do changes. Also when I do the water changes dosent that also raise the ph. And ideas on how to get my tank up to proper operation are appreciated i have been trying to get from ammonia to nitrate /nitrites for ever there still reading 0 (according to the master test kit) . My little betta is a real fighter though he dosent act like anything is going on soon some a bit had a good appetite. Thank you guys and gals in advance you are all the best.

 

[guppylvr11]

From experience going through this with fish in the tank I recommend using Seachem Prime. It's great

 

[Techie]

So quick update I got the prime you recomended and it is just amazing. In 24 hours Amonia has dropped dramatically. The ph is still low but from what I have read water changes will set it right. Thank you so much for help. My little guy thanks you too.

 

[guppylvr11]

How do you perform water changes. What are you using to test your water?

 

[Techie]

Water changes I have a bucket that's just for dirty water and I purchased two of those jugs of water that pet stores sell i fill them up from the shower add some conditioner and let them sit for 24-48 hours. I have the master test kit that I use to test water I have only tested the shower water for ph and Amonia. But I have tested the aquarium water for everything. I also have the seachem Amonia and ph monitors in the tank.

 

[guppylvr11]

Oh okay great. Are you using a gravel vac?

 

[Techie]

Yes I am. I'm using it to both put in and take it water

 

[guppylvr11]

Okay good! Just make sure you're not actually vacuuming the gravel because the cycle will never continue into the next step. Hope everything works out.

 

[Techie]

Thank I super appreciate your advice it's turned my whole tank around in one day

 

[guppylvr11]

No problem! Glad I can help. This site is very helpful so ask away! And don't forget to post pictures of your little fishies!