Bubbly foam-beginning of cycle

[joltibo]

I just started cycling my 55 gal for a few days and some bubbly foam has started to appear on top, is this normal?

Amm 4ppm
Nitrites/nitrates 0
Ph 7.6

 

[threnjen]

What is your ammonia source?

The only thing that concerns me is if it contains surfactants which could create the foaming in your tank.

Shake up the bottle of ammonia - does it get foamy on the top, or do any bubbles created from shaking quickly pop?

 

[flitabout]

Check your bottles also and see if there is any other ingredients listed besides ammonia.

 

[Fishperson]

By the way, ammonia will probably be listed as Ammonium Hydroxide, and it will also have water in it most likely.

 

[joltibo]

It's the old country cleaner, 10% ammonia and water only

 

[joltibo]

The bottle isn't clear but when I shake it and open it, bubbles up a bit yes, now you worry me
I had seen, on other forums, that it was good for cycling...

 

[Fishperson]

If it has only ammonia and water than it is fine, must be something else that is the problem.

 

[joltibo]

There is some foam/bubbles, not tons of it (in the tank)

 

[threnjen]

What brand is it and where did you buy it?
Don't be worried yet.

 

[joltibo]

Old country cleaner, Home Hardware

 

[threnjen]

Your ammonia is fine.
Can you post a picture of it?
I was only worried if you had an ammonia with surfactants but since that is not an issue I would not be too concerned

 

[joltibo]

It's almost all gone now, must've been the water current from the hob filter, the water was a little low

 

[threnjen]

All is well?

 

[joltibo]

Seems so..