Interesting stuff.. Thanks guys, appreciate all the advice thus far.. Ended up doing a 25 pwc again today.. Ammonia was at. 25 ppm. Just out of curiosity, is there a wait time for the dechlorinater to spread in the water before adding it to the tank.. So far I've been just swishing it around in the bucket and adding it in right away. Is it possible that the chlorine wasn't yet removed and thus killed lots of my Bb? Maybe that's the cause of the mini cycle? The fish still have red blotches around the gills, so I'm a little sad for them..lol
Another question. Is Prime absolutely necessary to overcome the mini cycle quickly? I ordered in online, however it's yet to come in a week. Since I'm doing water changes every day, how will the BB get its ammonia source? This whole experience had been disappointing, however I'm determined to do whatever to save my fish.. Thanks once again guys