I've been fighting a green tank and high ammonia for quite some time. Someone in another thread asked where the ammonia was coming from. I don't know. It is still off the chart.
75 gal freshwater
canister filter w/ uv (new)
new filter media (foam, bioballs)
reused the ceramic tubes from the old filter
has not had fish for almost a month
no live plants for a very long time
started using water from the pet store when I do water changes-2 months
about 5 gal of water changed every 3 days or so for the last couple of weeks
Add Stability and water conditioner with each change
when vacuuming gravel the water is very dark green
Why is the tank still green and why do I still have such high ammonia? There are no live fish, there should be no remains of dead fish, same for plants, no food being put in, tap water is no longer being used. Somewhere I read that salts could cause it, but I don't add stuff that isn't for fresh water tanks. Help!
75 gal freshwater
canister filter w/ uv (new)
new filter media (foam, bioballs)
reused the ceramic tubes from the old filter
has not had fish for almost a month
no live plants for a very long time
started using water from the pet store when I do water changes-2 months
about 5 gal of water changed every 3 days or so for the last couple of weeks
Add Stability and water conditioner with each change
when vacuuming gravel the water is very dark green
Why is the tank still green and why do I still have such high ammonia? There are no live fish, there should be no remains of dead fish, same for plants, no food being put in, tap water is no longer being used. Somewhere I read that salts could cause it, but I don't add stuff that isn't for fresh water tanks. Help!