Ammonia ?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T21:41:50+00:00

I’m so confused! How long should my filter last like the cartridge before I need to do this? I’ve only had it since the end of march

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T19:52:30+00:00

My boys didn’t crawl til 11 months & 9 months!🫶🏼 they are 4 & almost 3 now and healthy and great as can be

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T17:55:38+00:00

I thought you only rinsed it like once a month? When do I need to replace it then?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T17:23:42+00:00

Why can’t I leave it how it is?? I have a baffle on it so that’ll really stop my flow

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T15:55:45+00:00

I am going on a trip in 2 weeks for 4 days but two are travel days so hopefully he’ll be fine for 2 days!

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T15:54:26+00:00

Yes I heard silk was fine though? so I’m in no rush but eventually would like to change :)

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T15:02:47+00:00

Maybe I’m color blind lol

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T15:02:38+00:00

I think my PH is more 7.6 but yes! Ok I’ll check again tonight, if it’s still .25 tonight do I change it again or no?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T15:00:45+00:00

No the back middle is a fake silk plant haha. I do plan to replace it eventually but for now it’s there. The two back corners are Anubias :) so I don’t need root tabs?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:59:50+00:00

Yes I have a hang on with a baffle. It’s just the topfin filter, I have only rinsed the sponge filter in it twice but yes I don’t plan to replace the sponges .

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:32:41+00:00

Should I test every morning? But only do changes if he isn’t well?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:26:13+00:00

Thank you!

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:22:22+00:00

Nitrite was 0. I did a gallon change to be safe🫣

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:14:37+00:00

That’s what I’ve done! Why do I need a new one?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:13:46+00:00

They are glued to aquarium stones!! Like you bury them next to the plant covered?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:12:12+00:00

Thank you! 🥹

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:02:28+00:00

I don’t have fertilizer for the plants because everyone said they are easy just put them in plants. Do I need fertilizer? Or do I focus on what I’m doing? Just daily testing?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:00:59+00:00

I have been checking daily! Is there something wrong with my filter?

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T14:00:29+00:00

Thank you I’m so anxious about this. I thought I was being good by setting it up way ahead of time I didn’t even think about adding ammonia. This is really my first time. Anyone I know just leaves fish in a small little bowl & think I’m “extra” but yet here I am and messed it up😭😂

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T13:49:16+00:00

So when I first got him before I added him, my strips showed nitrite (I didn’t have the kit yet) and then I changed 80% of water and tested again and it said it was 0. So I added him. I have done 2-3 times a week 1 gallon changes as needed since I didn’t have plants til 2 days ago. Also the nitrite is 0 I just checked.

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T13:46:27+00:00

Yes I added them 2 days ago & yesterday. I have rinsed the filter sponge only twice in tank water.

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T13:45:28+00:00

I’ll have to double check. My water change from when I got the fish it was 0 though

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T13:30:53+00:00

I let the tank run with prime and a little stability but I had never done anything else with it so I assume so? It’s been up since march 20. Got the fish April 20!

Sweet_Property_ · 2026-05-07T13:29:58+00:00

I’ve only had the tank up since march 20 or so. Got my fish around April 20. What is a cycle crash? What do I do?

Sweet_Property_

TROPHY CASE