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[twingogeekeo]

Ive just changed about 18Ls of the water. going to do a test in a bit see what the result is.

 

[twingogeekeo]

Test again Ammonia 0.25!

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Lol, I know, like I said a big water change is the way to go, might as well do a 60 or 70% change and get it over with in one fell swoop!

 

[twingogeekeo]

I might try that or I'll cry soon lol Ive seen like water treat mental that so the same would these work?

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Water treatments that remove ammonia and nitrite you mean? I don't really know anything about them, you'd have to say what they are any maybe someone else can help. Generally speaking, a lot of these "treatments" usually don't work.

Safest best is a nice big water change!

 

[twingogeekeo]

And I guess a water change doesn't cost me money like treatments

 

[twingogeekeo]

Took your advise on a bigger water chamge and done about a 60-70% change. Just done the tests and 0 PPM Is there anything i should do to keep on top of this?

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Just be careful not to over feed and if you have live plants make sure any dying leaves are taken out ASAP. Other than that, it's just keep a check on the levels and do water changes as needed. This is probably going to be a daily thing for a couple weeks so just be diligent with your testing and big water changes and it'll pay off in the end!

You'll be able to do a water change in 10-20 minutes after a couple of days at it hehe.

 

[twingogeekeo]

I have a automatic feeder set to feed at x time and x time. and not fully open so feeding should be fine i hope. Ill check of left over food if there is ill close the feeder a notch. Ill keep a good eye on the plants aswell. i think they could have been a reason as the light wasnt being left on long enough but ive bought a timer for the light so i can make sure its on and off the right amount.

For the water changes i fill like im becoming a pro already

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

hehe I bet you are. Are you feeding twice a day? You could easily cut back to once a day - less poop = less ammonia.

 

[twingogeekeo]

Im feeding at 7.30am and 7.30pm just before bed time. And dropping in little amounts. If there feed once aday they eat my plants instead!

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Oh well! Just keep doing what you're doing then

 

[twingogeekeo]

Will do youve been a great help