Should I Add Bioboost Etc After Doing An Amonia Based Water Change?

[Foz]

Hi all.

This must sound like a daft question, but I'll make a fool of myself and ask anyway.

Whenever a water change is done, naturally I add Bioboost and the other things to aid the tank. However, if the water change is because the amonia level is to high then once new water has been added should I add the boost etc as normal or leave it?

Also, whilst on the subject, would a bubble machine thing (that thing that blows air bubbles up the wall of the tank) help anything along? I have plenty or ripples and bubbles on the surface and flowing around near the filter, but if the above thing helps then I'll get one.

Any info regarding my questions would be great.

Cheers all.

 

[NickAu]

 
This must sound like a daft question, but I'll make a fool of myself and ask anyway.

Not at all, It is better to ask.
 
When posting a request for help can you please include the following info

1. Water parameters. (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, PH, temp', Hardness etc)
2. A full description of the fishes symptoms.
3. How often you do water changes and how much.
4. Any chemicals and treatments you add to the water.
5. What tank mates are in the tank.
6. Tank size.
7. Finally Have you recently added any new fish?

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pH:
ammonia:
nitrite:
nitrate:
kH:
gH:
tank temp:

Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior):

Volume and Frequency of water changes:

Chemical Additives or Media in your tank:

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Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration):

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[AquariumGuides]

A well established aquarium should never have any ammonia. It should only have nitrates. Any ammonia -> nitrite and any nitrite -> nitrate. 
 
In general, for a well established tank the only thing you should do for water changes is pour in new water. No need to add in any bacteria boost and if your filter gives your surface solid agitation there is no need for the bubble blower. Generally those bubble blowers are used for increasing oxygen in the tank as opposed to surface agitation.