wildroseofky
Aquarium Advice Addict
I just got my API Master test kit today and used it for the first time on my 10 gallon tank.
First Test Rssults
PH 7.6
High PH test 7.4
Ammonia .50
Nitrite 1.0
Nitrate 20
After test, I did a 70% water change and used my gravel vac for the second time. Bottom of tank was really bad because I didn't have a gravel vacuum. I stirred the gravel up, rinsed out the filter in tank water, and rinsed the plants off in tank water. Put everything back and added new, treated water.
Second Test Results
PH 7.6
Ammonia .50
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
I did a second water change of 40-50%. Checked Ammonia only again. It is still showing .50. What is wrong? I am going to do another water change of 70%. If that doesn't bring it down, I don't know what to do. Please give me some advice.
First Test Rssults
PH 7.6
High PH test 7.4
Ammonia .50
Nitrite 1.0
Nitrate 20
After test, I did a 70% water change and used my gravel vac for the second time. Bottom of tank was really bad because I didn't have a gravel vacuum. I stirred the gravel up, rinsed out the filter in tank water, and rinsed the plants off in tank water. Put everything back and added new, treated water.
Second Test Results
PH 7.6
Ammonia .50
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
I did a second water change of 40-50%. Checked Ammonia only again. It is still showing .50. What is wrong? I am going to do another water change of 70%. If that doesn't bring it down, I don't know what to do. Please give me some advice.