ammonia? xD

**ChaosWolf** · 03-25-2013, 06:50 PM

ok i went to pet store n got my tank today i ended up with a 56 instead of a 65 because it and well i asked them if they selled ammonia they looked at me like i was nuts and i said it was for cycling tank they are like.. ooo...k? lmao petsmart employee's.. figures haha xD anyways i ended up at a grocery store n got only thing i could find that is ammonia but idk if it is? ingredients are ammonium hydroxide and Surfactant is this right? also if it is how much do i put in tank to start cycling? i know it said to bring it up to 4ppm but idk how much per gallon or so to add?

**fishmommie** · 03-25-2013, 08:26 PM

Shake the ammonia bottle. If it doesn't foam and bubble the ammonia should work. Sure bet, however, is ACE hardware brand Janitorial strength ammonia.

Determining how much ammonia to add is a process. When your tank is full and your filters are running, add a tablespoon of ammonia. Wait 30 minutes then test. If the ammonia is less than 4 ppm, then add a little more. Wait another 30 minutes and test again. Repeat until you 4 ppm and you're off and running. Try not to overdose or it will slow things down. Follow the fishless cycling stickie here on the forum to the letter and 3 - 4 weeks later, you'll have a cycled tank.

Good luck!

**ChaosWolf** · 03-25-2013, 08:28 PM

it dosen`t foam when i shake but it dose have some bigger bubbles in it hmm i`ll have to check my hardware store because there is no ACe close by. i just don`t know if this is right stuff because it says its for cleaning? its called umm "Always Save Ammonia"