Im testing every 6 hours , no water change ,feeding the fish 4 times a day , medicated the fish incase if their is any diseas with general aid, added 2 extra sponge filter with air pump.
2006-10-11 13:16:04 · 2 answers · asked by moto 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Test again on day 7 (testing every 6hrs is unecessary). If anything, you should be getting nitrate readings. If you're not already using a liquid test kit, double check your readings with those (as opposed to the test strips which can be inaccurate). Additionally, check the expiration date of the test kit, they cease to be accurate after a certain point.
In a fair sized tank, it may take a while for nitrates to register (especially in a large tank).
2006-10-11 14:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kay B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you extra micro organism and have an prevalent clear out... (which will even have micro organism...) then they already processed all the ammonia— you're nitrogen cycle is in finished swing! Ammonia is step one interior the cycle, and maximum deadly to the fish. You upload the nitrifying micro organism (perfect achieved) which will then produce nitrites and finally nitrates, that are the least risky. at last those nitrates will improve and strengthen into poisonous to the fish that's why water adjustments are mandatory. because your ammonia is low/non-existent with fish already residing in there for some days, seems such as you're perfect heading in the right direction for a healthful tank.
2016-12-13 06:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋