Fishless cycle??

[ICDeadFish]

I am about to start a new tank. What do you think about a fishless cycle? Using pure ammonia? Any advice? I've heard it's the best way. Then, I've heard it's the worst.

I just found this online...the method is to add 4-5 drops of pure ammonia per 10 gallons of water, once a day until nitrite becomes measurable. At that point cut back to 2-3 drops per 10 gallons of water, per day. When nitrite and ammonia are both at zero, the tank is cycled. At this point a substantial water change of 25% or more is advised, then add your fish.

What do you think?

 

[Menagerie]

Check out this thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=25680&highlight=

TG gave some great advice.

 

[ICDeadFish]

With the raw shrimp am I putting my tank at risk for any diseases? Where can I find pure ammonia? Everywhere I've looked it's a detergent.

 

[Menagerie]

With the raw shrimp am I putting my tank at risk for any diseases?

No, get the shrimp were you would normally by fish to eat and all should be fine.

Where can I find pure ammonia? Everywhere I've looked it's a detergent.

This is a problem for many. Check out the North Carolina forum and see if anyone knows where to get plain ammonia.

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