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    Default Im lost of wat to do.

    Ive had my tank for a year its always been nice n I moved it nothing died during the move but sence then my water is off ammonia has hit pretty high out of nowhere. Did I do to big of a water change during the move? Wat do I do to help the hurting?

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    The move probably messed with the bacterial community. So you're getting another cycle. I'm not sure exactly what to do, but I think riding it out is probably fine.

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    So dont do any water changes until it cycles?

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    I'm not the best person to answer that... I haven't had a tank cycle in over 15 years. Are any of your inhabitants showings signs of stress? If they aren't then hold off on water changes and let the tank settle back in. If things are stressing then change water but don't disturb the sand. Also try to get a second opinion on your ammonia levels (LFS or another kit). it could just be a bad reading.

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    ^^^^+1. I agree get your Ammonia checked to see if your test kits reading correctly . If you do have a Ammonia spike your haveing a cycle or should say the tank has just started a cycle. Ammonia can be very dangerous to your fish and coral. I would recommend setting up a QT and get your livestock out of the tank. Then start a enzyme and biological treatment like microbacter 7 or bio digest to Reestablish a biological bed and get the nitrifying cycle re established. You should see the Ammonia drop and the No3 spike. It will be done when the No3 drops backdown. Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by binford4000 View Post
    ^^^^+1. I agree get your Ammonia checked to see if your test kits reading correctly . If you do have a Ammonia spike your haveing a cycle or should say the tank has just started a cycle. Ammonia can be very dangerous to your fish and coral. I would recommend setting up a QT and get your livestock out of the tank. Then start a enzyme and biological treatment like microbacter 7 or bio digest to Reestablish a biological bed and get the nitrifying cycle re established. You should see the Ammonia drop and the No3 spike. It will be done when the No3 drops backdown. Good luck
    Good call on the bacteria dosing!

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    Ive given detox n the bacteria now so now waiting n testing

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    I had a ammonia spike a few years ago and lost a tank. I think when I did a bunch of water changes made it worse. Hopefully riding it out is a cure. Keep us posted on the progress.
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    Pretty much once u hit a balence ya just keep doing water changes small ones once a week right? Ive always had a hard time with the cycling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ipyloves View Post
    Pretty much once u hit a balence ya just keep doing water changes small ones once a week right? Ive always had a hard time with the cycling
    That's correct,try to keep the changes around 10% or less of your water volume. Your situation is slightly diffrent because you still have your livestock in the cycling tank.stick to directions of the Bactria product and keep your testing up and consistant. Results will tell you what's going on better then anything. Once the nitrifying cycle kicks in use a carbon source to feed it. Many people do not do this and wonder why they still get algae issues after the cycle is done. I use brightwell's bio fuel many people use vodka also. Good luck

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