Ammonia problems

[isu_guy]

Ok, I had a post a few days ago about this, ... kinda

I introduced a BKG to my tank that was cycled. Now its as if it never was. Added troubles, my tank just got really cloudy last night. The ammonia is at about 6ppm, 0 nitrite. I've been doing water changes daily (using aquasafe stuff that makes tap water safe for fish) I have been using ammo lock to detoxify the ammonia ever since i noticed that its been too high.

Is it possible to remove too much good bacteria from syphoning the gravel? Did I do too many water changes?

ANY HELP PLEASE- I'm almost to the point of taking the fish back and starting over.

 

[gaya]

What other fish do you have in the tank?

If I were you I would do a 30% water change a day. I would buy another filter, bottle of good bacteria, and box of ammonia chips. Get a pair of stockings and make a few bags of ammonia chips and shove as much as possible in both filters. Add good bacteria (follow directions on bottle), lower the temp, and make sure you have a good air stone going.

good luck

 

[isu_guy]

I have 2 platys and 1 spotted sailfin pleco.

I have been doing about 15% water changes once a day for a few days now- yesterday did 2 changes, probably will be doing 2 15% changes a day from now on.

I have an airstone going. I have an extra Hanging whisper filter, you think I should put that on as well???

Thank you for the advice.

 

[gaya]

I have 2 platys and 1 spotted sailfin pleco.

I have been doing about 15% water changes once a day for a few days now- yesterday did 2 changes, probably will be doing 2 15% changes a day from now on.

I have an airstone going. I have an extra Hanging whisper filter, you think I should put that on as well???

Thank you for the advice.

yep. the more filtration and ammo chips the better. The more places to house good bacteria. A few months ago I put a bunch of fish in (my 29g) at the same time cuz I was having a crazy spell. I slapped an extra filter on with the xtra chips, bottled good bacteria, and water changed for two days and got it under control.

 

[swozzie]

If you use ammolock then the ammonia won't be available for your bacteria to grow and it will stop the development of your biological filter. I would stop using ammolock, cut down feeding to a minimum and do regular water changes.