How does pH affect ammonia?
If your pH is above 7.0, your ammonia will be 2-3 times more harmful than if your pH was under 7.0. Since it is difficult to keep your pH under 7.0, we encourage our customers to be aware of this harmful combination and always take steps to keep your ammonia low. How do I prevent Ammonia problems? 1) Never overfeed! Uneaten food is the number one cause of Ammonia. Feed every other day if the tank is new. 2) Have proper filtration. 3) Regular water changes. 1/3 water change once a month with a “gravel siphon”. Note! The smaller the tank the quicker ammonia accumulates. The younger the tank the less “good” bacteria you have.
