When you setup a new aquarium, in the first weeks you must gradually build up the source of ammonia to allow time for the beneficial bacteria to grow. The bacteria breaks down the ammonia into nitrates which is much less toxic than ammonia, over time the nitrates become dangerous to your fish therefore you'll have to install a filtration system in your aquarium, sooner rather than later.
Yes, if there is no gravel in your aquarium, there are not bacteria colonies because they can only thrive in gravel environment, therefor you need to replace the water more often.
The gravel provides a home for beneficial bacteria which help dispose waste products in your aquarium, and the useful colonies of bacteria can only thrive in gravel.
Here are a few brands of chemical filtration that you may
want to look into -
http://www.filtersfast.com/P-Fluval-Ammonia-Remover-2800-grams-98oz-Kit.asp
http://www.filtersfast.com/P-AquaClear-70-Ammonia-Remover-Kit.asp
The first thing you'll need to do is to test your water. Water
quality is the most important thing in keeping your fish alive and healthy your
aquarium water clear if the ammonia and nitrite levels are above zero. You
should also check if all aquarium filters and the heater are working correctly.
Good luck.
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