So I confirmed I have ammonia in the QT. between .5-1 on my api. Left the lid on my mixing container and my new water is 86. Got a fan and trash bag of ice trying to cool it down.
I added some prime and the tank seemed to get immediately stressed. Flashing all around. Powder brown is doing laps and swimming into the power head. I have a air stone in there. Are there issues with prime and oxygen levels? Or am I just noticing symptoms of ammonia or nitrite toxicity?
At this point am I better to add fresh mixed water or would water from my DT be a better option? I've been running the same carbon in my DT for a few weeks now. Could I place that carbon in a bag to put in my QT filter for added beneficial bacteria?
I added some prime and the tank seemed to get immediately stressed. Flashing all around. Powder brown is doing laps and swimming into the power head. I have a air stone in there. Are there issues with prime and oxygen levels? Or am I just noticing symptoms of ammonia or nitrite toxicity?
At this point am I better to add fresh mixed water or would water from my DT be a better option? I've been running the same carbon in my DT for a few weeks now. Could I place that carbon in a bag to put in my QT filter for added beneficial bacteria?