[Kobey]

OK so it's been a good couple weeks since my newbness busted out but I'm at a loss and the interweb aint helping.

What and Where exactly do I need to get and go for proper Ammonia drops to do a fishless cycle.

Sadly I went into the chain store and very specifically told them what I wanted and they with supreme confidence handed me a NH3 refill bottle for water testing.

Worst part is I had to stop and think...so I believe them this time?!

So here I am...asking...what exactly do I need to get to drop into the tank cause :iamwithst

 

[latchdan]

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/8...958674-fishless-cycle-advice.html#post8567178

Ace sells ammonia

 

[Straight shooter]

If you're lazy:

Pet Health Care Supplies : Amazon.com: DrTim's Aquatics Ammonium chloride - 2 oz bottle

Amazon.com: Ammonium Chloride 4 Ounces in HDPE plastic bottle from USA: Sports & Outdoors


If you are slightly less lazy you can go to the grocery store and buy pure ammonia. Make sure it's 100% ammonium chloride with no scents etc added.

These guys bottling ammonia for sale are making profit from very little actual work.

 

[dbest671]

Ace hardware, lowes, home depot... ask for "industrial/janitorial" ammonia.

Hope this links: Fishless Cycling

 

[Kobey]

Thank you all

...I hate my chain store...and yet...I get sucked in every time.

 

[robbhammack]

also, Diana already did an excellent guide to a fishless cycle that's linked in this post http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/8...nia-help-cycle-fishless-tank.html#post8629217. I usually use the dr. Tim's, as I'm SURE it's aquarium safe, where buying 100% ammonia for cleaning always left a little bit of doubt in my mind considering the "flex" in labeling laws here in the US - it may say pure ammonia, but it's possible they've added a surfactant or something to make it a better cleaner.

 

[Straight shooter]

Has anyone here bought a certain brand at a chain store and found it to be safe after using it for a fishless cycle?

 

[dbest671]

You'll never find 100% ammonia FYI.

 

[Straight shooter]

You'll never find 100% ammonia FYI.

What's the maximum purity commonly available?

 

[dbest671]

What's the maximum purity commonly available?

Want to say 10%, read the links provided in the thread.

100% ammonia would most likely melt your nose and eyes when you open the container LOL.

 

[Straight shooter]

Want to say 10%, read the links provided in the thread.

100% ammonia would most likely melt your nose and eyes when you open the container LOL.

Have read all links, no answer to my question.

Is the 10% solution the right one to use people?

 

[dbest671]

Pretty much any industrial strength ammonia. Just read the ingredients list. Probably getting harder to find and you might end up on some watch list. Google is your friend.

 

[Argus]

Has anyone here bought a certain brand at a chain store and found it to be safe after using it for a fishless cycle?

Yes, I bought Ace Janitorial Strength Formula Ammonia. It contains 10% ammonium hydroxide. Worked well with Tetra SafeStart Plus.

Downside is that it comes in quart bottles which is far more than you need and was fairly expensive.