Can Too Much Ammonia Kill Plants?

[jrussuk]

Hi im fishless cycling a 18g tank but i have put too much ammonia in by accident (durrrr!) now my plants dont look very healthy I have amazon swords and valis I,m gonna do a water change tomorrow to get rid most of the ammonia. another qustion is should i be cycling with plants or dont it make a differance many thanks

 

[rdd1952]

I have cycled a planted tank without any problems but others say that it's a problem. I would definitely lower the ammonia to the 4 to 6 range. What type lights do you have on the tank? It could be that the plants aren't getting enough light.

 

[jrussuk]

i have a fluval duo 600 i think the lights add up to either 15 w or 30 w

 

[djceri_g]

i have a fluval duo 600 i think the lights add up to either 15 w or 30 w

Ive just experienced this. I added to mucuh ammonia and within 2 days my plants collapsed! What mess!

 

[jrussuk]

I know my plants were looking so healthy as well did yours survive or should i bin mine?/