No, I haven't yet figured out the source. The problem is I have no place right now to move everything out of the building to so as long as the level stays low, and I use the ammonia remover for the air, I should be able to get back to running okay for now. Once a get a few things reorganized, I will start removing things from the building to see what happens. So far, the accumulation seems to come slowly so whatever it is in here doing it, it's not severely potent.
As for the 2 spawns, I'd say I got about a 10%-15% hatchout from the Marbles and maybe 20-25% from the Golds. I'm not concerned about this rate as they are both fairly new breeders. Ironically, the siblings to both these pairs had about a 90%-95% hatchout on their very first spawn. So go figure.
Now tho, I know what was killing the other fry so hopefully these spawns swim and I can claim VICTORY!!!
They shall swim for ya sir [emoji38]
I wish I studied the chemistry books more cause I had some thoughts in my head about the ammonia problem, but just can't explain it properly? So, I will just like to ask a question, what would or how ammonia would form, and what conditions , since it is a bacteria??? If that's correct?
When ammonia rises does it dissipate naturally or does it change form , liquid,vapor to gas, or solid states.
My thoughts are that somehow, due to building design, air flow, and accumulation, and constant water source, from the Aquariums and airration of multi tanks via bubblers, can the ammonia be vaporizing in the air from the tanks and falling back down onto the tanks, but I think unlikely if you change water frequently :/ like I'm sure the way you do!
And I also thought, man when I use Prime to dechlorinates the water it has a bad odour from the chemical smell in it. I just thought that the senses we already have should give us some better clues , if its chemical use in more confined space?
My last thought would be water drainage, plumbing, or and area where ammonia can be concentrated on or in?
Seems like the source is produced inside and tends to harbour around as we know already. In an enclosure ventilation is key IMO:/...and moisture. If you have access to a dehumidifier unit, you can test the water coming from the over flow and see???[emoji12]
Sorry if I was babbling on about nothing, and if it helps in any way, I mean you Andy, it would give me great pleasure to ever help you out sir.
As for my black Angel spwan I think it was a bust, they could be egg eaters as I noticed the female as she pooped , it looked white in color, I think that's what happened. Next time its artificially hatching for sure, can't wait to try it. I'm just getting a feel for this pair and you've been bang in Andy, thanks!!!
Clem