tigerpaul1977
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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I had a major ammonia spike today, I noticed that one of my mollies was on the bottom of the tank not moving too much, I actually thought it was dead. But she (I'll call it a she) started swimming again. I immediately did a 20% water change and plan on doing another 20% in the morning. Before the change the ammonia was over 4 and after it is about 2ppm.
1. Is 20% OK or should I change more or are 20% changes everyday appropriate?
2. Should I add any chemical to bring it down or just wait it out? I know I am in the middle of the cycle but for the fishes sake should I do something other than water changes? I did add Dr. Fosters and Smith Neutralize to the new water I just added. And added a little aquarium salt to the water.
3. Do I need to stop feeding them for a couple of days?
Thanks, I guess this is why I should have done the fishless cycle.
1. Is 20% OK or should I change more or are 20% changes everyday appropriate?
2. Should I add any chemical to bring it down or just wait it out? I know I am in the middle of the cycle but for the fishes sake should I do something other than water changes? I did add Dr. Fosters and Smith Neutralize to the new water I just added. And added a little aquarium salt to the water.
3. Do I need to stop feeding them for a couple of days?
Thanks, I guess this is why I should have done the fishless cycle.