amonia

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Dmann, Jan 8, 2013.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Dmann

    Dmann Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2012
    Messages:
    97
    Location:
    Jacksonville fla
    How much amonia is crucial level.?And how should I get it down? Its at about 0.25
     
    Dmann, Jan 8, 2013
    Dmann, Jan 8, 2013
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2009
    Messages:
    19,258
    Location:
    Sparks, NV
    That is higher than you want. A 50% water change with well aerated water to remove the ammonia that forms from mixing in the salt will help. The ideal is at or near 0.
     
    2in10, Jan 8, 2013
    2in10, Jan 8, 2013
    #2
    1 person likes this.
  3. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2011
    Messages:
    370
    Location:
    Colorado
    +1 to that
     
    hank8888, Jan 8, 2013
    hank8888, Jan 8, 2013
    #3
  4. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2011
    Messages:
    1,095
    Location:
    Coastal So. CA
    Is your tank cycled? If not, you SHOULD have a NH3 spike, which will dissipate as the tank cycles.
     
    Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 9, 2013
    Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 9, 2013
    #4
  5. Dmann

    Dmann Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2012
    Messages:
    97
    Location:
    Jacksonville fla
    thanks I used some ammonia remover pellets in a sock- worked out pretty good
     
    Dmann, Jan 13, 2013
    Dmann, Jan 13, 2013
    #5