More tank help?

[zippy-kat]

Are you running any charcoal?

You might look into picking up a bag of chemipure. I know it can be used on cichlids and discus (as well as saltwater) so I assume it'd be safe for your tank.

The water sparkles when I use it in my reef tank.

[Sadie_Sasha]

I tested the PH and its normal.

I dunno waht else to do.. >.<

[Alasse]

I would be putting a charcoal filter in there...thats sure to clean it up in no time

[IRescue452]

These people have nice intentions. But your problem is the cycle. What you smell is ammonia. You have too big a bioload for that tank. You need to get a liquid test kit for ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...q=2&fldAuto=21 You should read up on the cycle, and you should also rehouse the koi and all but 4-5 goldfish.
-pH is not the problem, most fish can live in any stable ph from 5-9.
-Charcoal is only active for 7 days, it does not help the tank cycle.
What you should do right now is a big, 50%-75% water change. The keep up with large changes until you can confirm that the tank is cycled.

[Alasse]

I personaly do not cycle my tanks...i pull them down and do a full clean then fill em up and put any original fish back in.....have done for years

My filter requires charcoal...and does not require the charcoal changed every 7 days *L*...i know when it needs changing by the colour of the water...if it gets a yellowish tinge (tannins) last time that took 4-5 months

I dont do water changes often either....probably once a month

Probably not recommended but it works for me and my fish....my tanks are crystal clear and the fish healthy...

The only time it might be a problem to not cycle before adding fish is if your tank was overstocked in the first place

[Sadie_Sasha]

Im going to pick up an amoina testing kit in the next few days whenever i can get out to get one.

The water has been clearning up a bit. which is a good sign.

Im not sure what a charcole filter is, But in my filter I have this back songie type thing and the filter cartdages... Im new at this fish tank stuff so bare with me please.

[zippy-kat]

Charcoal is only active for 7 days, it does not help the tank cycle.

Actually, chemipure does remove ammonia and nitrogenous waste. It's reported to last up to 6 months though most of the reef-keepers I know dispose of it after 3-4. (Rinse it when you do your water changes to get any debris off.)

I don't know if it'd be more advantageous to introduce it into a cycling tank or an established tank.