Help Ammonia

Huma Huma65651 · 11-25-2006, 02:57 PM

I have .50 ammonia in my aquarium and im planning on getting my first fish tommorow. Can I? I did a 45% water change yesterday and it was .25 and now its .50. Please help. Thx

**leebca** · 11-25-2006, 03:13 PM

You do not have our support in adding a fish at this time.

After the tank shows zero ammonia, zero nitrites, and is stable/mature, then you want to add fish. See: The Mature Aquarium

When the tank is young or when the nitrogen cycle is still adjusting, add tough inhabitants, like snails. Then follow the adding suggestions in the above referenced post.

Good luck!

Huma Huma65651 · 11-25-2006, 03:25 PM

my tank has been up for around 5 months now, and it was 0 a week ago and now its .50. A clam did die in it so i bet thats what put it up.

11-25-2006, 02:57 PM	#1
Huma Huma65651 Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 22	Help Ammonia I have .50 ammonia in my aquarium and im planning on getting my first fish tommorow. Can I? I did a 45% water change yesterday and it was .25 and now its .50. Please help. Thx

11-25-2006, 03:13 PM	#2
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,526	You do not have our support in adding a fish at this time. After the tank shows zero ammonia, zero nitrites, and is stable/mature, then you want to add fish. See: The Mature Aquarium When the tank is young or when the nitrogen cycle is still adjusting, add tough inhabitants, like snails. Then follow the adding suggestions in the above referenced post. Good luck! __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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11-25-2006, 03:25 PM	#3
Huma Huma65651 Just Moved In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 22	my tank has been up for around 5 months now, and it was 0 a week ago and now its .50. A clam did die in it so i bet thats what put it up.

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