Whitecloud09 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 On 3/25/2024 at 1:56 AM, Galabar said: Do you maintain a lower pH? That might have made the ammonia less toxic (you might also have hardy fish species). Definitely keep up with the water changes and the Prime (although, I think it's best to assume that Prime doesn't work, while still using it). At this point, I wonder if we can delve into what might have happened. How long has the tank been running? Were there any water changes or anything else different that might have happened (introduction of new fish, for example)? Hello @Galabar, I maintain a higher ph of 7.5 but for example when the tank was started (during the fishless cycle) I saw that ph went to 6.5 so I added baking soda, would this cause this? Yeah I know prime doesn’t kill ammonia but I just like to use it more than stress coat. Tank is 10 gallons, been running for since….. January, idk the actual date but I’m sure that doesn’t matter, no new fish have been added at all, in past month, I have 5 WCMMs in the tank, (super hardy) so they are alive and very well. What could of happened was, somebody suggested on here one time to not cycle gravel. I didn’t and when I fed the fish they did not get it all before it went down, (I feed them every other day btw) so could that of broken down and turned into ammonia basically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 On 3/25/2024 at 4:52 AM, reefhugger said: I had an ammonia spike caused by a fish that had died hidden inside a hollow decorative log. The hollow log was turned so I couldn't easily see inside it. Well….… @Tony s I did lose a fish, had NO clue where he went…….could taht be it?????? Like I looked in filter I looked under all decorations but maybe he got under the gravel? I have no clue, but he is gone, and not outside of the tank I can tell u that. @reefhugger @Galabar @Tony s, could that be it?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 3/25/2024 at 8:09 AM, Whitecloud09 said: did lose a fish Oh, most definitely then. So about your fishy friend. He probably got down under a plant. They look so very tiny when they pass it would be very easy to miss. My snails help out with that. Sometimes for me, there’s nothing left to find and parameters are doing better? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 On 3/25/2024 at 8:28 AM, Tony s said: Oh, most definitely then. So about your fishy friend. He probably got down under a plant. They look so very tiny when they pass it would be very easy to miss. My snails help out with that. Sometimes for me, there’s nothing left to find and parameters are doing better? Ok, it’s .50 ammonia now and nitrate is low, should I dose easy green now? Thanks for all the help @Tony s!! So shoudl I do ONE more change or let it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Maybe one more,then just watch. I’d do fertilizer later if parameters stay stable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 (edited) Ok thanks, ONE more and HOPEFULLY no more lol. (I am kidding obviously because you will always have to do water changes at some point) Edited March 25 by Whitecloud09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 It has been from .50 to .25 ppm, idk why. I continue doing water changes when I see it, about to test again @Tony s. So odd…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Here are some pics after 50% change, is it zero???? That would be the biggest miracle. I am going out of town today so I did a big change Wednesday. @Tony s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy36 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 looks like .25 to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 It's what i would call zero, or very close to it. I think any shading may just be camera angles 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 On 4/26/2024 at 11:44 AM, Tony s said: It's what i would call zero, or very close to it. I think any shading may just be camera angles Correct, camera is not helping. It is zero to me, but @macdaddy36, is that close enough? 0 or .25 idk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy36 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 The reason I would guess 0.25 is that usually my ammonia tests come back a dark yellow (like the chart), but a small amount of ammonia is barely greenish light yellow. How long has it been since you were confident you had ammonia? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 On 4/26/2024 at 7:41 PM, macdaddy36 said: The reason I would guess 0.25 is that usually my ammonia tests come back a dark yellow (like the chart), but a small amount of ammonia is barely greenish light yellow. How long has it been since you were confident you had ammonia? It’s been a long time, maybe 2-3 weeks?? I have NO CLUE WHY. Any thoughts? @macdaddy36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Doggy Dogg Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I would keep changing water until the ammonia is gone and monitor it daily for about a week after that to make sure nothing in your tank is causing it to creep back up. If it does come back, you'll probably want to do some investigating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 On 4/27/2024 at 11:10 AM, Shrimp Doggy Dogg said: I would keep changing water until the ammonia is gone and monitor it daily for about a week after that to make sure nothing in your tank is causing it to creep back up. If it does come back, you'll probably want to do some investigating. Yep, just did a 30% change, thanks @Shrimp Doggy Dogg! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 (edited) Update: tested the water and looks like I am at 0!!! Maybe? Here is the pics. Up top is today, and bottom is from 2 days ago, see the difference @Tony s, @macdaddy36 and @Shrimp Doggy Dogg? I believe it is 0. And hopefully it will constantly be there. Thoughts? This very bottom one is from today btw, messed up the edit Edited April 27 by Whitecloud09 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Looks very good. 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdaddy36 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 On 4/27/2024 at 7:53 PM, Tony s said: Looks very good. 😊 YES!!!!! Finally, but i will see if it it stays, thanks for the help guys! On 4/27/2024 at 8:23 PM, macdaddy36 said: agreed @macdaddy36, thanks, will be getting cories as soon as i make sure ammonia stays for a week or so, stay tuned, i will post on my journal about them @Tony s @macdaddy36. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Don’t overfeed and you should have this under control, it’s been a while, I’m happy for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 On 4/27/2024 at 9:30 PM, mynameisnobody said: Don’t overfeed and you should have this under control, it’s been a while, I’m happy for you. Thanks, yeah there is only 5 of the WCMMs, I will definitely try to not overfeed. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 @Tony s, @johnnyxxl, @macdaddy36, I feel so discouraged 😔. The ammonia in tap is 0. After letting it sit overnight as mentioned, It hasn’t budged and is very close to 1 ppm ammonia, after I checked it just like a minute ago, how is this happening? Please can someone help me and throw out ideas? I feel super discouraged as it has been forever…. Interesting, I just read this, High Ammonia is caused by: Inadequate biological filtration (damaged or immature 'New Tank Syndrome) Over stocking. Over feeding Could my cartridge be like that since I changed it? I added bacteria (dr Tim’s one and only) yesterday after my water change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 This video is helpful, was up so late last night just trying to figure it out… Cory is so helpful. On 4/27/2024 at 9:30 PM, mynameisnobody said: Don’t overfeed and you should have this under control, it’s been a while, I’m happy for you. I overfed WAY to much a while back, but idk if this is the problem as it’s closing in on 2 months…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 My ph is at 7.6, could this be a problem as I read this Ammonia is more toxic at higher temperatures and pH levels above 7.0, and less harmful at lower temperatures and pH levels below 7.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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