water levels

emo_gazz · 07-10-2006, 12:03 PM

Ok just done my first water level check and heres what i got.

PH: 7.5
High Range: 7.5
Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrite No2: 0.25
Nitrite No3: 10

Is this good bad or ok? Please let me know incause im hurtin the fish.

Puffer Pita · 07-10-2006, 12:40 PM

Its not good. Ammonia and nitrites are high enough to stress, if not kill, the fish. Unless you've used BioSpira, I'd recommend a large water change, as well as using something like Prime that detoxifies ammonia and nitrites. Doesn't interfere with the cycling process, just makes them less harmful to the fish.

emo_gazz · 07-11-2006, 06:32 AM

Ill do a large water change tonight again when i get home from work.

Should the Ammonia and nitrites be at 0? If someone can, can they please write what the levels should be for the right conditions so i know for next time. Cheers.

girth vader · 07-11-2006, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emo_gazz

Ill do a large water change tonight again when i get home from work.

Should the Ammonia and nitrites be at 0? If someone can, can they please write what the levels should be for the right conditions so i know for next time. Cheers.

if the tank is cycled fully... amonia-0 nitrite-0 nitrates should show up. ph depends on water quality and water source

emo_gazz · 07-11-2006, 11:15 AM

Ok did a large water change when i got home. Nad ive checked the levels, nitrite is 0 and so is ammonia so im pleased.

He's still lazy and layin around but it might take time, hes also not eating anything.

emo_gazz · 07-12-2006, 11:25 AM

any help at all?

leafgirl115 · 07-12-2006, 11:52 AM

What is the temp in the tank? also what are you feeding him? How big is the tank?

emo_gazz · 07-13-2006, 06:56 AM

Temp is 79, tank size is 4g and im feeding him frozen blodworms, dry bloodworms and pellets.

07-10-2006, 12:03 PM	#1
emo_gazz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster. UK Age: 22 Posts: 37	water levels Ok just done my first water level check and heres what i got. PH: 7.5 High Range: 7.5 Ammonia: 0.25 Nitrite No2: 0.25 Nitrite No3: 10 Is this good bad or ok? Please let me know incause im hurtin the fish.

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07-11-2006, 06:32 AM	#3
emo_gazz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster. UK Age: 22 Posts: 37	Ill do a large water change tonight again when i get home from work. Should the Ammonia and nitrites be at 0? If someone can, can they please write what the levels should be for the right conditions so i know for next time. Cheers.

07-11-2006, 11:15 AM	#5
emo_gazz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster. UK Age: 22 Posts: 37	Ok did a large water change when i got home. Nad ive checked the levels, nitrite is 0 and so is ammonia so im pleased. He's still lazy and layin around but it might take time, hes also not eating anything.

07-12-2006, 11:25 AM	#6
emo_gazz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster. UK Age: 22 Posts: 37	any help at all?

07-13-2006, 06:56 AM	#8
emo_gazz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Doncaster. UK Age: 22 Posts: 37	Temp is 79, tank size is 4g and im feeding him frozen blodworms, dry bloodworms and pellets.

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