add those ammonia control tablets ????? will that affect the stability of my tank?
2007-08-01 05:31:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
no, because they will do more harm then good, and usually don't work anyway
I'ts healthier for your tank just to do regular waterchanges of 25% weekly with a gravel siphon
hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-01 11:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 tanks one 20 gal. and two 40 gals
I don't use ammonia in any of my tanks even brand new start ups,
I use this stuff that's called " Start Right with Allantoin" , it totally conditions the water and removes chlorine and chloramine and reduces the stress on the fish,
I make sure the water is room temperature and all the filter systems are running good and the air stones are working,
I put a couple of capfuls in when I fill a tank and a couple anytime I need to add water to the tank.
I have had these tanks full of fish for over 5 years and I've never used ammonia.
2007-08-01 05:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. These types of products will interfere with the bacteria development if you are cycling the tank, and a healthy aquarium that has developed this bacteria certainly has no need for them. It also neutralizes and doesn't eliminate ammonia, which will lead to false readings.
2007-08-01 05:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally hate those tablets. They made my tank very cloudy. I think you may want to try to siphon it out first. regular cleanings seem to do much better than medicating the water if there is an ammonia problem.
2007-08-01 05:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by CaliGirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes you are suposed to use them before you add the fish
2007-08-01 05:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by ryanderhino 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't just to be on the safe side you know?
2007-08-01 05:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask a pet store.
2007-08-01 05:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by x_reality 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋