Juwel Filter

[macnaz]

Hi All
I have a 3 foot Juwel tank RIO 180 which i have had running for about 10 weeks, I was forced (long story) to add fish with out giving the tank a chance to cycle. Anyway after many water changes and dead fish i am still having amonia problems ,even without fish in the tank for the last 2 weeks the amonia has remained almost the same. I really doubt that the small internal filter is good enough for the size tank. Anyone had this problem??

 

[SJ2K]

Cycling takes time, whats your Ph? If its too low it could cause problems for the developing bacteria. Also, you are using dechlorinator right?

 

[macnaz]

Cycling takes time, whats your Ph? If its too low it could cause problems for the developing bacteria. Also, you are using dechlorinator right?

OK.. I have a PH around 7.4 and yes i use a dechlorinator ( Seachem Prime and Stability) . I have checked the dates and the tank has been operating for 10 weeks. The last 2 weeks with no fish at all and the amonia levels have virtualy stayed at 1.5 to 2 ppm . I know it takes time but that long surely not!. I originaly bought the tank because its in an open area and it needed to look neat on both sides, but now i will have to buy and external filter i guess and ruin the appearence.

 

[SJ2K]

Externals can easily fit underneath with the pipes running up the back and id increase your ammonia levels if your doing a fishless cycle, to around 5ppm.