First test results

[shanet1975]

The water change helped the nitrate level. That is down to 20. The ammonia is still at .25. Is that reason for concern?
Thanks again...

 

[Bifferwine]

Ammonia at anything but zero is a reason for concern. I suspect you are going through a small cycle. Just ride it out and be patient, not much you can do about it.

 

[shanet1975]

Will that go away by itself, or do you have to do more water changes?
I should wait to get anything else I would think right? Any kind of cleanup anything?
Thanks

 

[Bifferwine]

Don't do anymore water changes if your tank is cycling. Wait until your ammonia and nitrites drop to zero before adding any animals. Again, I would double check that ammonia reading by bringing a sample of water to your LFS for them to test, or by buying a second test kit. Test kits are not always accurate.

 

[shanet1975]

I opened my other test kit and the ammonia is 0. I will chuck the other bottles from the older test kit. Everything seems to be A OK.
Thanks again Bifferwine....

 

[yote]

Remember that a lot of ammonia kits will give you a reading of 0.25 when it should read 0.Some of the kits just cant go any lower than 0.25.

Its also a good idea to have your LFS test your water from time to time.Just in case.

 

[shanet1975]

Thanks again......The new test kit read 0 so I believe we are good. I'll test again tonight and if all is well, bring a sample to the lfs this weekend for a thorough test. Then, hopefully I can get something else that moves in there. The kids would be jazzed....Just some cleanup fellas...

 

[shanet1975]

Performed another test and here are the results:
ph - 8.4
ammonia - .25
nitrite 0
nitrate - 20
Going to do a water change tomorrow or sunday, but does this seem ok?

 

[yote]

I think your on the right track.
I'm betting to that your kits is giving you a false reading on the ammonia,I think your ok there.

Just start doing about a 10% water change once a week,and you should be good to go.

 

[shanet1975]

Thanks Bro