guppy07

I am trying to find 100% pure ammonia. I can't seem to find it. The closest I can find is called clear ammonia. Its ingredients where ammonium hydroxide and something that started with a "S" that I can't say or spell. Needless to say it did not seem "pure" to me. I need help buying some of this stuff so I can start this cycle. Got any ideas?

jsalemi

Look in a hardware store, in the industrial cleaners section.

AggieYen

Hi guppy, here's a thread that will help you find PURE ammonia - the clear one isn't the one that you need:

http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/aq...fish-food.html

guppy07

Thanks for posting that link to the previous thread. I take it you can search threads? I am sure the more time I spend on here I can figure out how to do it. I did read that he found it at ACE Hardware and I found one pretty close so I will head over there tomorrow and get some.

Thanks to you guys again, another query answered!

Peterpiper

Hi, you dont want to get any Ammonia stronger than 25% Ammonia to 75% water as 25% is bad enough to use. I have used 50% and required a full face BA with full length chemical gloves.

TheEssigs

I know this is gonna be gross... ewe...

and by no means is this my idea... or ever would want to try it...

but I read either in a magazine, or on another forum that someone used his own urine in his aquarium to start the cycle!



YUK

Dino

Not my idea of saving 1.29$ for not buying a bottle of ammonia.

TheEssigs

I think using a piece of shrimp, or a algae tab might work well too? No?
I have always cycled with fish...takes longer and is more work.

Dino

I have always cycled by moving an already running filter off of an established tank , onto the new tank. We keep extra filters go here for just that purpose.

TheEssigs

Now that I have multiple tanks, its nice to be able to use seed gravel, or a used filter bag for a new tank. I have all the same filters now, so I can interchange a bag, or bio-wheel...

TheEssigs

not that I should add anymore tanks, other than the one I asked for for christmas that is, oh and maybe one more for Valentines day, and my birthday is in April... and...

Dino

I know the feeling.
Once the fishhouse is full, we wil start working on getting the business up and going.

So, 300 tanks and then the retail store.

COBettaCouple

I'll say!!!

guppy07

Hey guys and gals,

I found ACE ammonia. It is a janitorial strength formula. Says it contains 10% ammonium hydroxide and that is the only other ingredient so I am guessing that is the right stuff. Some one let me know so I can get this tank to start cycling!

jsalemi

That would be it -- go for it!

JMatt1983

actually its true, old sailors used stale urine to clean their clothes and what not, urine is basically urea, water and ammonia, just save it, boil off the water, and you have ammonia lol you just wouldn't want to use that pot for cooking anymore

armadillo

Thanks for the thread reminder you guys. I had exactly the same question. I can't seem to be able to find pure ammonia.

guppy07

Armadillo,

You may also want to read this thread

Fishless cycle using ammonia rather than fish food? (that is the title)

It was very helpful!

Good luck.