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troy77
 Post subject: high ammonia
PostPosted: Aug 10th, '11, 14:19 
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gday guys and gals

ive been cycling for approx 3 weeks fishless (after the first lot died) then cleaned out tank with with all readings 0 then have now added urea 1/2 teaspoon for 600 ltr ft which has jumped my ammonia to 8 nitrite to 1 and rate 0-5..
should i do a partial water change or should i wait for the amm to go to 0 by itself

i am aware this is the cold time of year in melb which will take the cycling a little longer

any news for me is good news!!!!
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 Post subject: Re: high ammonia
PostPosted: Aug 10th, '11, 14:33 
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Just let it settle. It may take another 4 to 5 weeks yet until the Colony builds up on your media to handle the Ammonia.
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PostPosted: Aug 10th, '11, 14:36 
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+1 to Ian's advice.

As you don't have fish ammonia of 8 isn't going to harm anything.
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