ammonia

[miklo76541]

I have a new tank and i got 12 new fish. Now my ammonia levels are thru the roof what can I do?

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Hi and welcome to TFF
Firstly we shall need a bit more info to diagnos the situation accuratly;
a. How big is the tank
b. What fish do you have/species, how many and their individual numbers?
c. How new is the tank, how long has it been set up for?
d. If it is new, how long did you wait before adding your fish, and if so did you add them all at once or gradualy over a period of time?

 

[rdd1952]

I have a new tank and i got 12 new fish. Now my ammonia levels are thru the roof what can I do?

Two things jump out at me without knowing the answer to the questions that Tokis asked.

# 1 is "new tank"
# 2 is "12 new fish"

If you have a new tank and it hasn't been cycled, that is where your ammonia is coming from. Even if you have cycled, 12 fish is still a lot to add at the same time, depending on the tank size.

For starters, if possible, return the fish and go through a fishless cycle. If not, start doing daily water changes of at least 25% and probably 50%. You can also add a good number of live plants as they will help break down the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. I love planted tanks.

 

[Susielyd]

Have a look at the beginners section at the pinned articles, especially new tank syndrome.