Nerite Snails & Ammonia

[Eclectic Ukulele]

I'm expecting 10 Nerite Snails in the post soon but I suspect the ammonia may be a bit too high still.

(ph and nitrite tests were perfect).

Would an extra water change be any good?

 

[Donya]

What is the reading you’re getting from your teat kit? Is the tank new and cycling for the first time or has it been established for some time?

 

[Eclectic Ukulele]

What is the reading you’re getting from your teat kit? Is the tank new and cycling for the first time or has it been established for some time?

The readings ( forgot to make a note of them), according the the box ( NT Labs) were ideal whereas the ammonia wasn't quite perfect.

However I will make a proper note next time. I bought the tank end of Nevember last year.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Do a water change. Check the next day. If you have Seachem Prime, then I would add that once your nerite arrives, if your ammonia a bit high. Do you have another tank that you could temporarily put him in?

 

[Essjay]

Can I ask how you've prepared the tank for its inhabitants? I read in your other thread that you are awaiting delivery of 10 nerites and hope to go fish shopping on Friday (in 2 days). The two ways recommended on here are either to use a lot of fast growing plants, wait until they are showing signs of active growth then add fish a batch at a time; or do a fishless cycle using ammonia.
Rushing too fast could mean ammonia then nitrite rising which is bad for both fish and snails.