survivable ammonia levels - Aquarium Advice

hc8719 · 12-03-2006, 10:52 AM

im in the process of cycling my tank still, last time i checked (yesterday) the ammonia levels were 2.0

a lfs is having a sale that ends today, peppermint shrimp for $3 (normally $9) and ive always been interested in getting some. problems is, my tank still cycling

im asking, what levels of ammonia are bearable, while i understand 0 is ideal

if the ammonia is too high, (and i know this may sound a bit extreme), i have an empty 1gal and 10 gal tanks, that i could keep the shrimp in with store water (i'd ask for a lot of water) for a week or two

please understand that im very much into animal rights, and would not just throw shrimp into a partially cycled tank

EDIT: see my launching thread for more details about the tank
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=89876

**roka64** · 12-03-2006, 10:59 AM

Ammonia is very toxic, especially for inverts. Can you buy them now and explain your situation to the LFS and have them keep it for you?
If you put the shrimp in the sotr's water, it will not be any better, since the nitrifying bacteria mainly resides on the substrate and LR.

Hara · 12-03-2006, 11:05 AM

You could even ask to pay for them now and they order them for you when your tank is ready.
They may not want to hold them for you and this could be an alternative.

**lando** · 12-03-2006, 11:07 AM

There is no "safe" NH3 level. Inverts are especially sanative to any detectable level. Roka offers a good suggestion about the LFS. I would rather spend $9 on a peppermint after my tank has cycled to give it a chance on surviving as opposed to spending $3 on one that is sure to die.

hc8719 · 12-03-2006, 12:25 PM

i was thinking that may be the case, but thought i'd try. thanks guys

12-03-2006, 10:52 AM	#1
hc8719 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,931	survivable ammonia levels im in the process of cycling my tank still, last time i checked (yesterday) the ammonia levels were 2.0 a lfs is having a sale that ends today, peppermint shrimp for $3 (normally $9) and ive always been interested in getting some. problems is, my tank still cycling im asking, what levels of ammonia are bearable, while i understand 0 is ideal if the ammonia is too high, (and i know this may sound a bit extreme), i have an empty 1gal and 10 gal tanks, that i could keep the shrimp in with store water (i'd ask for a lot of water) for a week or two please understand that im very much into animal rights, and would not just throw shrimp into a partially cycled tank EDIT: see my launching thread for more details about the tank http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=89876 __________________ "Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research." George Bernard Shaw

12-03-2006, 10:59 AM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,980 Images: 12	Ammonia is very toxic, especially for inverts. Can you buy them now and explain your situation to the LFS and have them keep it for you? If you put the shrimp in the sotr's water, it will not be any better, since the nitrifying bacteria mainly resides on the substrate and LR. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

12-03-2006, 11:05 AM	#3
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	You could even ask to pay for them now and they order them for you when your tank is ready. They may not want to hold them for you and this could be an alternative. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

12-03-2006, 11:07 AM	#4
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	There is no "safe" NH3 level. Inverts are especially sanative to any detectable level. Roka offers a good suggestion about the LFS. I would rather spend $9 on a peppermint after my tank has cycled to give it a chance on surviving as opposed to spending $3 on one that is sure to die. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

12-03-2006, 12:25 PM	#5
hc8719 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 1,931	i was thinking that may be the case, but thought i'd try. thanks guys __________________ "Atrocities are not less atrocities when they occur in laboratories and are called medical research." George Bernard Shaw

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