high ammonia reading?

[mr rosco]

just did a test on my tap water,not showing any signs of ammonia..do you guys/gals think i should use something like ammo lock or would that simply be ignoring the rreal problem? ive read mixed stories about that stuff.

 

[Rbishop]

I think it is good for emergencies, but really only masks the base problem. Do 50% changes, dechlor as necessary, match temps, until ammonia/nitrites are zero.

 

[mr rosco]

just finished doing a 50% change and gravel vac,is it safe to change that much water daily?

 

[Rbishop]

I have done repetitive changes on well established tanks.

Yours may well be not established, but the water changes will not remove want beneficial bacteria you have. The high ammonia/nitrites for me are a greater concern. Think you can get that liquid test kit today?

 

[mr rosco]

unfortunately no,should be able to get one tomorrow..will continue with water changes daily untill all settles down..thank you for your help,must go and sort my daughter out...thanks again.