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In my QT tank I always dose prime. The ammonia alert badge for the other 3 TTM showed alert and I ignored it b/c I assumed the prime neutralized the ammonia but the badge still shows the ammonia. Then I purchased an API Ammonia test kit b/c this constant ammonia reading was driving me nuts even though it was low. The test kit says basically I am a horrible test kit.. and if you show ammonia treat with a neutralizer and then I am totally ineffective to let you know if ammonia is a problem in your tank.
THIS TTM the ammonia alert shows TOXIC. I added prime like all other TTM.. and ran the water for 20 hours before adding fish. Each time I added the same dose it is a 10 gallon tank so I did less then 1/2 capfull. I have one powerhead blowing upward creating strong surface agitation. Do I need to add more Prime and how do I get an accurate reading of ammonia? The fish look good... but I am almost at the end of my TTM protocol and would be so upset if after all of this ammonia kills my fish!! Why this time is my ammonia reading so much higher? and how do I ensure my fish are actually safe?
They were placed in this tank at 8:00am this morning. I plan on keeping them in here until Monday am when they go into DT!!
thank you!
Neptune
PS The fairy wrasse is doing better.. out and swimming and feeding.
THIS TTM the ammonia alert shows TOXIC. I added prime like all other TTM.. and ran the water for 20 hours before adding fish. Each time I added the same dose it is a 10 gallon tank so I did less then 1/2 capfull. I have one powerhead blowing upward creating strong surface agitation. Do I need to add more Prime and how do I get an accurate reading of ammonia? The fish look good... but I am almost at the end of my TTM protocol and would be so upset if after all of this ammonia kills my fish!! Why this time is my ammonia reading so much higher? and how do I ensure my fish are actually safe?
They were placed in this tank at 8:00am this morning. I plan on keeping them in here until Monday am when they go into DT!!
thank you!
Neptune
PS The fairy wrasse is doing better.. out and swimming and feeding.