How long would I need to put a sponge filter in my tank for?
Correct me if I’m wrong. I heard prime was not good because it only makes it “safe” and doesn’t remove it.
Prime is an alternative and not solution- it locks it up temporarily and does not remove ammonia but neutralizes chlorine and chloramines. Water changes reduce Ammonia and best is to do a 20-25% water change then 2 gallons daily for 7-10 days but first confirm you’re not getting false readings. Take a water sample to an LFS that does Not use API test kits and see what readings they come up with and to compare with yours.
I hear a lot of people highly recommending using the seachem ammonia alert badge? Opinion?
I trust a politician more than I trust these badges. They also work in freshwater. The first two weeks they may provide good reference but remaining in water with treatments, bio loads and water changes….. like an ammonia strip that must be removed and tested for 60 seconds, how accurate can they be?
Prime does not remove Ammonia.
i read on another thread that copper dosing false reads liquid ammonia test. but you are saying i will be fine with a salifert ammonia test?
Copper can change characteristic but not substantial
in your opinion, is salifert ammonia test with copper dosing going to be innacurate to the extent of fish dying? or am i going to be pretty safe?
You want to monitor both copper and ammonia. Once ammonia climb’s above.025…. Measure copper. If coppersafe is let’s say 2.48. Do water change and Mix new water at 2.49 and you’re good
I’m confused, I just want verification that I wont be screwed is I use generic Salifert ammonia test or if I need to blow money on a hanna checker.
Sure doesn’t, but it will make it not harmful in a pinch.
Nope, and nope.
