is there something I can put in my aquarium to reduce the ammonia??

Question

I know there is most probably not, but i'm just checking ;)

Answer 1

Yes and no. There are chemicals that will reduce the toxicity of the ammonia, but you shouldn't use them. They usually cause more trouble in a tank than they fix. The thing to do to reduce ammonia is water changes. That the only way to really get it out of the tank until the cycle develops and naturally reduces the ammonia.

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Answer 2

You can't really reduce ammonia in that sense, If you have "X" number of fishes they will produce "X" amount of ammonia. The only thing that I can think of which might change this equation is to feed less, maybe that will help a little.

But I sense that your question doesn't mean that :)

There are some aquatic chemical product that you can add into your water to lock away the ammonia, the more common brand are Ammo-Lock or AmQuel Plus. Do read their respective web site to understand what they do.

Lastly there is a kind of rock/mineral call zeolite. They can be purchase from aquatic shops, and these rock also absorb and trap ammonia from water. But as with the chemical above these rock can only absorb a infinite amount of ammonia before they are saturated.

Such rocks and the chemical product are short term solution. You should always have a filtration system that can support enough bacterial to totally convert ammonia away the instant it's produce.

Lastly, depending on the type of fish you keep, keeping pH low also reduces the impact of Ammonia on the fishes. I don't recommend anyone use this as a control of ammonia because it can cause a disaster if something screws up.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Make sure that your tank isn't overcrowded, and remove any debris that accumulates. Don't overfeed, as the excess food can break down to ammonia. In general, run a clean tank.

If you are using tap water that contains chloramines, you may be adding ammonia every time you add fresh water. Some water departments combine chlorine with ammonia as part of their disinfection process. Even if you dechlorinate, it will not remove the ammonia.

I hope this helps :>)))

Answer 5

The only thing you need to keep ammonia in check is a beneficial bacteria colony (which grows on the surface of every object in your tank, especially the substrate and the filter). From scratch, it takes 4-8 weeks for this bacteria colony to develop in sufficient quantity to process all ammonia in your tank.

Since you have fish and an ammonia problem, your tank is presently uncycled. Water changes (every other day) will reduce ammonia levels until your bacteria population is up to speed to process ammonia as quickly as it is produced in your tank.

Answer 6

Honestly, the best way to control ammonia is to

#1 be sure your tank is cycled. A cycling tank is prone to ammonia spikes.
#2 Test your water and do routine maintenance water changes. (This is the best way to control ammonia in the tank)
#3 watch for over feeding. Too much debris and uneaten food will cause your ammonia levels to spike.

20-25% water change is your best defense. Adding chemicals (In an emergency) isn't always the best idea for controlling something that can be controlled once the tank cycles and regular maintenance.

Answer 7

The best thing you can do is get liquid bacteria supplements. Do small, frequent water changes (like, 1 gallon per 10 in the tank) every 3 days, adding a dose of the bacteria each time. This will dilute the ammonia (water changes) and build your good bacteria count which controls ammonia.

There are 'instant' ammonia removers, but it's better for your fish if you avoid those kind of chemicals and do it the natural way.

You can find the bacteria at any store that carries fish supplies.

Answer 8

Although there are chemicals out there (I think one is called ammo-lock), they are best used in an emergency situation only. Water changes are your best defense against rising ammonia. Don't add any more fish until both ammonia and nitrites test 0!

Answer 9

Water changes are the only real way. 20% with a gravel vac. Two days on, take a day off, then if needed a third time. Everything else is a mask to the underlying problem. The tank needs to be maintained and cycle.

Answer 10

Yes at petsmart ask a clerk to point them out