View Full Version : high ammonia levels in tank...how do I fix this?
lilgooglybears
02-02-2004, 3:30 PM
:sad
we've been treating our fish thinking they had Ich, but found out AFTER taking a sample of water to our local pet shop that the water had HIGH levels of ammonia instead.:eek: we lost 5 already.
my question is this: how do i avoid this and how long will it take for the fish to look normal again?
Is this a new tank?
Water change daily. IME, I did about 30-50% water change depends on what's the level of ammonia.
Oakley
02-02-2004, 5:14 PM
If its a new tank and not yet cycled have a look through these threads, they should help......
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12297
Tightdog1
02-02-2004, 7:23 PM
what kinds of fish did you have in there and how many?
size of tank, and types of filters?
lilgooglybears
02-03-2004, 7:46 AM
My DH and I are newbies at this....the tank is at the most a 60 gallon. we've had the tank for about a year.
No plants just cichlids...I know for sure we have a peacock in there but don't know the other names. we have 15 left.
As to filtration..I have no idea...:shake: I just know that DH took one out (we had 2) because it was too noisy, and it stopped running. He didn't want to be bothered with it. THAT'S when i think all the problems started. As soon as I can get more info from DH, I'll come back and fill you in.
Thanks!;)
Water changes daily as was mentioned is your only help right now
VictorSmalls
02-05-2004, 2:40 PM
When in doubt................water change:D