best ammonia to use for fishless cycle

[ernesto87]

Where and what to buy also what's a correct dose for a 55gal I've already put some good bacteria from cycle 10 gal what next?

 

[malfist]

You want to bring it up to ~4ppm, anywhere between 3 and 5 are okay.

To do the calculations, lets convert to milliliters.

55 US gallons = 208197.648 ml
208197.648 / 1,000,000 = 0.208197648

This means 0.208 ml is 1 ppm. To dose to 4 ppm:
4 * 0.208197648 ml = 0.832790592 ml

So 0.832790592 ml of pure ammonia is how much you need to dose with. However, you're probably only going to find 10% ammonia solutions (100% is nigh impossible to get, too easy to make explosives).

0.832790592 ml * 10 = 8.33 ml of 10% ammonia solution will be what you need to dose with. This is just a little bit more than 1/2 tablespoon. My recommendation is to add 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml), and 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 ml).

As for the ammonia you're looking for, look for 10% solution of white ammonia. Check the ingredients, ammonia and surfactant is all it should have. If you're lucky and find one without surfactant, get it, it'll be far better. Do not get one with colorings or scents.

 

[jlk]

Do you have an Ace Hardware anywhere near you? Try the store locator. This is one of the best ammonias out there- Ace Hardware 10% Janitorial Strength Ammonia. The dose is pretty simple- the ace stuff is 10%. Use the calculator below & plug in your tank size, % & desired ppm (4). It will give you the exact dose in mls. You can pick up a 5ml syringe for accurate dosing at any drugstore/pharmacy. Most will give you one for free.

Calculator

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html

 

[ernesto87]

Kool thanks allot guys ganna try to get some and my test kit comes in Wednesday so ima start the process

 

[ernesto87]

This is day 4 so far doing good

 

[jlk]

Looks good!!!

 

[ernesto87]

Should I be doing regular pwc during cycle?

 

[jlk]

Fishless, wcs are not 'typically' needed during a cycle BUT theres lots of exceptions.At the end of a cycle, big wcs are must. Just keep an eye on your parameters (esp PH) and keep us posted if you have any questions!

 

[ernesto87]

When are my nitrites supossed to drop

 

[ernesto87]

Ok that was yesterdays test this is today

 

[jlk]

Looks great!! Redose your amm to 4ppm & lets see how things look in 24hrs!