Should I do a water Change???

[flames9]

Ok heres the scoop. Bought 10 gallon tank about a month. It sat for 5 days with no fish or lie plants. Water temp is 78. Then on 5th day purchased Bio spira and 2 guppies. All is good. Male guppy is driving female guppy nutz, so we decide to buy 2 more female guppies and 2 corys and added in some more bio spira. All is going well. I have done a few water changes since then, some 25% a few 50% water changes. Water readings seem al within range, Nitrites 0,nitartes 0, ph 7 and ammonia is usually less than .5.

Ok, so checked water readings yesterday and just now and they are about the same. PH is a tad over 7, Nitrites are approx .5 nitrates approx 10 and ammonia approx .5 Should I do a 50% water change?? I read some where as well,that when using bio spira one shouldnt vacuum the gravel for 2 months?? Is that true?? Any help would be great. I do have more Bio spira in the fridge if I need to add more, and for water conditioner I have been using aqua safe to treat the water. I meant to purchuse Amquel, but i picked up a bottle of aqua plus by mistake so will return that!! Any help would be great. thanks. Scott

 

[Blucat]

you shouldn't accept any ammonia unless your tank is cycling. Is it still cycling?

 

[flames9]

To tel you the truth I dont know if it has ever cycled!! Always been a bit of ammonia but the nitrites and nitrates were always zero, even with the fish!! Yesterday was first time seeing levels of nitrites and nitrates!! Well I guess I better do a 50% water change!!. Thanks

 

[cJw]

Whenever in doubt, do a water change. It's simple, easy, and helps your fish in lots of ways!

Heck, even if you're not in doubt, do a water change!

 

[Hooie]

Amen!