marchmaxima
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi BillyJ
For now, lets go back to basics which is what Purrbox was doing. On the basis of this info, I agree it sounds like your tank is not fully cycled. If you don't know what that means, start reading here
Nitrogen Cycle
Unless Ammonia = 0, NitrITE = 0 and NitrATE is something other than 0 (usually 20ppm or higher) your tank is not cycled. The good news is that there is a clear path to fix this problem. The bad newsisthat it will involve a bit of effort in the short term (up to 6 weeks).
Do yourself a big favour and buy liquid test kits. They are simple to use and its really important at all times to know the parameters of your tank.
Until then, do a partial water change of 50% straight away. If your tank isn't cycled, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but daily water changes are in your immediate future until it is cycled.
Use no other additives except a good dechloronator, especially if a person from an LFS shop tells you to. Check here first.
How long has this tank been set up?
For now, lets go back to basics which is what Purrbox was doing. On the basis of this info, I agree it sounds like your tank is not fully cycled. If you don't know what that means, start reading here
Nitrogen Cycle
Unless Ammonia = 0, NitrITE = 0 and NitrATE is something other than 0 (usually 20ppm or higher) your tank is not cycled. The good news is that there is a clear path to fix this problem. The bad newsisthat it will involve a bit of effort in the short term (up to 6 weeks).
Do yourself a big favour and buy liquid test kits. They are simple to use and its really important at all times to know the parameters of your tank.
Until then, do a partial water change of 50% straight away. If your tank isn't cycled, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but daily water changes are in your immediate future until it is cycled.
Use no other additives except a good dechloronator, especially if a person from an LFS shop tells you to. Check here first.
How long has this tank been set up?
