I have been searching but have come across several scenarios but not many straight forward answers.
I had an issue with my canister and had to replace it, since I replaced it something must have been disrupted. I am now getting ammonia readings and don't know how to minimize or avoid fish loss while getting the tank cycled again. I have a 26 gallon bow front with about 8 rosy barbs, 5 small diamond tetras, 2 gold barbs and 3 ottos. I am more concerned for the ottos as I know they are sensitive. How can I manage the ammonia to where the fish stay safe while the tank builds up again?
I was going to try and keep the ammonia under .50ppm with water changes as needed, using prime and stability with each water change. Is that going to be enough to build up good bacteria?
I appreciate your input on how to approach this, just not sure how to proceed.
I had an issue with my canister and had to replace it, since I replaced it something must have been disrupted. I am now getting ammonia readings and don't know how to minimize or avoid fish loss while getting the tank cycled again. I have a 26 gallon bow front with about 8 rosy barbs, 5 small diamond tetras, 2 gold barbs and 3 ottos. I am more concerned for the ottos as I know they are sensitive. How can I manage the ammonia to where the fish stay safe while the tank builds up again?
I was going to try and keep the ammonia under .50ppm with water changes as needed, using prime and stability with each water change. Is that going to be enough to build up good bacteria?
I appreciate your input on how to approach this, just not sure how to proceed.