How to lower the ammonia level in an aquarium if it is not excessively high

How to lower the ammonia level in an aquarium if it is not excessively high
How to lower the ammonia level in an aquarium if it is not excessively high

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If you are struggling with the ammonia level in your aquarium, this is the article for you! These tips work for ammonia levels no higher of 2-3 ppm.

Steps

Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 1
Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 1

Step 1. Carry out a water change, based on the ammonia level

If it is less than 1 ppm, it changes 25% of the water. If it is greater than 1 ppm, it changes 50% of the water.

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Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 2

Step 2. Rinse the filter in the water you just removed, as it may contain dirt that could be pumped into the tub water if the filter is too dirty

Never rinse the filter with tap water: the chlorine will kill the useful bacteria.

Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 3
Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 3

Step 3. Replace the water you removed with clean water, after having performed an anti-chlorine treatment

  • If they were not excessive, ammonia levels are likely to have dropped considerably at this point. There may be a small amount left; if so and you have run the aquarium cycle, change the water every day until the ammonia returns to 0 ppm.

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    Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 3Bullet1
Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 4
Lower Ammonia Levels in a Fish Tank if They Are Not Very High Step 4

Step 4. Feed the fish less to prevent further spikes in ammonia levels

Advice

  • Do not replace the filter: it will kill the bacteria that remove ammonia from the aquarium.
  • To prevent this, make sure the aquarium is not overcrowded, that you are not overfeeding the fish and that you have a good filter system. Also, remember to cycle the aquarium before putting the fish in.