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phanizzle · 05-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Hey, Its been about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks since I've added ADA Amazonia II into my tank. I've been doing frequent 25-30% WC and the ammonia still stays at 4.0.
Is there anyway I can help decrease the ammonia at a faster rate? I added bio spira 2 weeks ago and used my old filter and sponge over the intake and still didnt help. I thought the bacteria would help boost the cycle time. Should I do water changes every week? or twice a week? How big of a water change also?
Any suggestions? Thanks!

05-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
phanizzle Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jersey City,NJ Posts: 656	Ammonia Hey, Its been about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks since I've added ADA Amazonia II into my tank. I've been doing frequent 25-30% WC and the ammonia still stays at 4.0. Is there anyway I can help decrease the ammonia at a faster rate? I added bio spira 2 weeks ago and used my old filter and sponge over the intake and still didnt help. I thought the bacteria would help boost the cycle time. Should I do water changes every week? or twice a week? How big of a water change also? Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ *Tank* 20Gal Long - ADA Amazonia II Substrate - Diy Co2 - Pagoda Rocks - coralife 2x18 T5 - aquaclear 50 - Rena 200 Air Pump - Azoo Sponge Filter 3. *Plants / inverts* CRS - CBS - RCS - Pygmy chain sword- moss ball.