Sep 29, 2012 #1 clark4feathers Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jul 2, 2010 Messages 422 Location california Why does the ammonia rise right after I syphon my gravel? Any ideas. Is this just what happens? Does it reduce fast? Attachments ForumRunner_20120929_081148.jpg 69 KB · Views: 69
Why does the ammonia rise right after I syphon my gravel? Any ideas. Is this just what happens? Does it reduce fast?
Sep 29, 2012 #2 K kdpuffer Aquarium Advice Addict Joined May 8, 2011 Messages 2,360 Location Alberta canada Chances your seeing the ammonia spike because of disturbing trapped particles and detritus in the sand. It should subside fairly quickly.
Chances your seeing the ammonia spike because of disturbing trapped particles and detritus in the sand. It should subside fairly quickly.