I have had my tank for 18 months now. My levels were always great after the first cycle until roughly 2 weeks ago. At that point I started dealing with high ammonia levels (4-8ppm). I had a blue lobster as a scavenger at the bottom of the tank, but he went missing roughly 4 weeks ago. I didn't give it much thought because he always liked to hide. Anyway, when the levels started going high a couple weeks ago I did the usual stuff like doing 10-25% water changes and even put in ammo lock a few times. That would work temporarily, but the levels always went back up.
Anyway, last night I decided to take out the big rocks, plants and decorations in the tank to find the lobster. After going through the entire substrate I never found the lobster. All I can assume is he died and the fish ate him. Anyway, I am still dealing with high ammonia levels.
I have 10 adult cichlids, 5 babies, 2 algae eaters and 1 apple snail. This isn't even the highest number I had in my 55g at one time and then my levels were fine. At this point I am at a total loss on what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thx
Anyway, last night I decided to take out the big rocks, plants and decorations in the tank to find the lobster. After going through the entire substrate I never found the lobster. All I can assume is he died and the fish ate him. Anyway, I am still dealing with high ammonia levels.
I have 10 adult cichlids, 5 babies, 2 algae eaters and 1 apple snail. This isn't even the highest number I had in my 55g at one time and then my levels were fine. At this point I am at a total loss on what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thx