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I understand that explanation thank you.
I will continue with this method and hopefully the fish will survive. They all feed and swim around happily so that's all I can do.
Cheers
Your frustration is the same as mine.
I get it that the cycle will take weeks/months.
I have increased the water temperature to 22 /23c
And I am prepared to continue with water changes.
Each time I do one I am expecting the slightest improvement to be progressive however it isn't.
So if the...
Days on.. after 5 x 50% water changes
Extra filter
Added bio stuff
Packed the filters with more sponge as much as will fit
Prime concentrated water conditioner
Less feeding
The Ammonia and Nitrate levels combined are reading 4.0 this morning
So another water change to do.
This is driving me...
Yes of course you are right and I'm guilty of falling into the trap.
So my only choices are
Get rid of the fish and tank and the stress. Put down to experience.
Or persevere and see no real let up for 6 months...maybe.
I'm favouring the first option at the moment.
Know anyone who wants some...
Gosh who knew ! I'm regretting starting this now. The aquarium I mean.
I'm certainly not purchasing anything else as I've already spent too much on treatments, filters, stuff.
I have taken his advice and packed the filter sides with sponges rather that the cartridges. I've ordered more...
On the positive side the water is fairly clear but guessing that is obvious as I keep changing it. There isn't any bacterial bloom going on. Just high ammonia.
Do I change the filters or just leave them. Usually I wash them in tank water once a week as they are fairly grimey.
I have nowhere...
50%water change today after testing ammonia levels which were back to the same reading as before a 2x50% water change yesterday!!!!
I will do another 50% change later today.
This method is not working...
Yes the level drops, only to go back up a day later.
Obviously just diluting a continuing...
Thanks again Your advice has given me more confidence and I was beginning to give up on the aquarium.
I will keep checking the levels and doing water changes over the next few days when necessary.
Also the light . I was told fish need 8 hrs of daylight???
My tank has white and blue lights. Is...
That's interesting re the bag...I have removed it now.
My ammonia levels are now .25 and
Nitrites 0
nitrate 5.0
There is a green bloom growing on the inside glass.
Should I remove it? Or is it a good sign?
Thanks
Yes I did a 100% water change last week and washed all the gravel clean after removing fish. Tested the tap water and it was ammonia free. Crystal clear for 2 says then cloudy again and ammonia reading high.
Only fed once a day a tiny amount.
Washed one filter in aquarium water and left the...
Hi thanks. I have now completed a 50% water change. I needed to get more Aquasafe. Will test quality tomorrow as you suggested.And repeat until I get down to safe levels.
Seems a bit illogical that 50% water changes are more effective than 100% as I did before. But guess I know nothing about...
Thanks. Just done a 25% water change. So will repeat that frequently as you advise. And keep the temp down to around 21 or less.
Also will only feed once a day. Hopefully when I'm on holiday in 4 weeks I will be more reassured the right things are happening !!