Former tank was a single betta fish 2.5 gallon micro tank. I had plans to move up to a 5 gallon planted tank, but the pump on the micro tank went out while I was out of town an my friend didn't notice. Ammonia levels went sky high. Blue betta turned blue/red/green/yellow/grey due to ammonia poisoning. Fin fray, gills are edged in gray, face head brown/grey.
Ran to Costco got new 5 gallon tank and all new decor (fake)etc.
Dechlorinate with stress coat, add cleaning bacteria, betta fix, room temp.
Fish is recovering, returning to blue color. Eating, swimming and exploring new tank.
I'm doing twice daily 50% water changes but the ammonia levels stay consistently .25ppm ammonia. Tested tap water, not the source of ammonia. Reduced feedings, water changes still .25ppm ammonia.
I'm going nuts trying to bring this level down, and I'm worried the frequent water changes are stressing out the fish.
Am I missing something? Where am I going wrong.
Ran to Costco got new 5 gallon tank and all new decor (fake)etc.
Dechlorinate with stress coat, add cleaning bacteria, betta fix, room temp.
Fish is recovering, returning to blue color. Eating, swimming and exploring new tank.
I'm doing twice daily 50% water changes but the ammonia levels stay consistently .25ppm ammonia. Tested tap water, not the source of ammonia. Reduced feedings, water changes still .25ppm ammonia.
I'm going nuts trying to bring this level down, and I'm worried the frequent water changes are stressing out the fish.
Am I missing something? Where am I going wrong.