Amonia Reading 0.25 Poorly Looking Panda Cory Help!

[JoanneH]

My tank has been l;ooking alittle hazy for a few days so did a test and amonia was 0.25, done 15% water change, now panda cory is looking subdued - can anyone help, I don't want to loose him

 

[jayjay]

your going to need to do more bigger water changes until it goes down as i think cories don't particualry like ammonia

 

[JoanneH]

I've done 15% today, when should I do another and what percentage please?

 

[WILDER]

Carry on with the water changes, yes panda corys are very sensitive to water quality.

 

[JoanneH]

Thanks, done 10% again today , he perked up last night and is much more active, the amonia is still 0.25 though, will see how it reads tomorrow and carry on with water changes if necessary.

 

[WILDER]

Is the tank still cycling, if so small water changes are best or the cycle will take for ever, good luck.

 

[JoanneH]

I'm a real novice, i've read about cycling, I've been told my tank should be mature now after 6 weeks, its the first time i've had water quality probs - how will i know if its still cycling??

 

[WILDER]

Need to look at your nitrite and nitrate readings.

 

[JoanneH]

just this minute checked both are 0, ammonia still 0.25 today done another 10% change coz corys were all looking subdued again. also some of the platies are flicking themselves on plants and rocks and 1 fin is not up on her back. hope this helps you to help me!

 

[WILDER]

Another water change, the flicking could be because of the water quality, look for signs of parasites like whitespot.

 

[JoanneH]

do you mean another change tomorrow as I've done one today? I've been keeping my eye on all the fish for signs of white spot, I only finished treating about a week ago with protozin and they all seemed fine - this flicking has only started again since the water quality deteriorated. Thanks for your help.

 

[WILDER]

Ok, good luck.