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Lawnboy41 Fingerling Posts: 32 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Mar-2005	I just got my 20 gallon tank and and have 4 mollies in it right now. It is in the process of cycling. It doesn't have a top right now. I have had it running for 3 days now. The water smells pretty bad and it seems to be smelling the whole apartment up. My readings for ammonia are approximatley .35. Does not having a cover make the smell difuse easier? Any suggestions on how to get the smell under control. My girlfriend is getting upset. Thanks Jamie
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	That ammonia level is harmful to the fish, and is probably what's causing the smell, so I'd do a 50% water change and see if that helps. Four mollies is also a bit much to cycle a 20 gallon, so you might want to bring one or two of them back. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
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