Mahawka Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hey guys,I took 3 Ammonia water tests today.1) 10 gallon Shrimp tank - 0.20PPM 2) Planted Tank - 0.20PPM 3) Tap water (Calgary) - 0.20 PPM I was wondering if this was normal. My Shrimp tank has been set up for 10 months, fully planted and have the proper filtration media. I would expect that even if my tap water has ammonia in it, the tank bacteria would remove the AmmoniaDo you guys know what's going on with the water ? Should i buy a bottle of prime and see if i can lower my Ammonia? or is my test kit wrong?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Are you using the test strips or liquid test kit because test strips are VERY unreliable as a check my test on tap water came out to zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I've heard from a local pet store today that Edmonton tap water has about double the normal ammonia etc. Are you using just the amount required to treat the water on changes or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Dis you just do a WC on your planted tank when you took the reading. If not, and your plants are many and healthy, I'd bet money that your test kit is faulty. Plants love ammonia - it doesn't last long in a planted tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahawka Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Are you using the test strips or liquid test kit because test strips are VERY unreliable as a check my test on tap water came out to zero. I am using an API master test kit I've heard from a local pet store today that Edmonton tap water has about double the normal ammonia etc. Are you using just the amount required to treat the water on changes or more? I would say i use on the "more" side when i treat my water. And that's crazy, i wonder if Calgary is effected. I am really thinking that my test kit is off. I am going to bring water sample to Pisces and get them to check it out. Also I will try the test kit on some bottled water. Dis you just do a WC on your planted tank when you took the reading. If not, and your plants are many and healthy, I'd bet money that your test kit is faulty. Plants love ammonia - it doesn't last long in a planted tank! I waited 24 hours after my water change before i tested my ammonia. My plants are super healthy in there. Edited March 28, 2013 by Mahawka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanmer Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think it depends on which area of Calgary you live. There are two different water treatment plants. I live in the south and tap water tested positive for ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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