blueeyes
Aquarium Advice Regular
HI!
Just have some questions as this is pretty new to me. I bought a 7 gallon tank with intensions of putting a male betta in it. It was filled with spring water, is at a temp of 78 degrees, and has a filter running. Well, then I learn that I just cant put fish in it. That I must be cautious of ammonia levels and nitrate, nitrite levels. So I was told to put AmQuel in my tank to get rid of all these bad things(which I did) and it SMELLS so bad. Was this a bad idea???
I did hear about cycling and that it must be done. I purchased bio spira today- but I'm just not sure if I can put it in today. Can I with that amquel in there??? If so, do I still put fish in right away??? I checked the pH (which was off the chart - very high) and the ammonia was high as well. I guess I'm a bit confused. Any help is appreciated!
Just have some questions as this is pretty new to me. I bought a 7 gallon tank with intensions of putting a male betta in it. It was filled with spring water, is at a temp of 78 degrees, and has a filter running. Well, then I learn that I just cant put fish in it. That I must be cautious of ammonia levels and nitrate, nitrite levels. So I was told to put AmQuel in my tank to get rid of all these bad things(which I did) and it SMELLS so bad. Was this a bad idea???
I did hear about cycling and that it must be done. I purchased bio spira today- but I'm just not sure if I can put it in today. Can I with that amquel in there??? If so, do I still put fish in right away??? I checked the pH (which was off the chart - very high) and the ammonia was high as well. I guess I'm a bit confused. Any help is appreciated!