ammonia slightly foamy

mrextc · Mar 1, 2015

So i started adding this ammonia to start a fishless cycle...i thought it was safe since it says non detergent...however, i shook the bottle and i get a thin layer of bubbles that disappear after about 10 seconds. Im second guessing myself now that its safe to use in my new tank? I have also noticed that it seems diluted as i have to add 40mls to get 1ppm of ammonia in 75 gallons of water. Any thoughts would be appreciated

peter · Mar 1, 2015

Um im no expert but i dont think thats the right ammonia you want to add to your tank, but i may be wrong. You could of just added a raw piece of shrimp and let it decompose..

tofucube · Mar 1, 2015

I would check to see if it has any surfactants added.

mrextc · Mar 1, 2015

isnt a surfactant a detergent? it says no detergent and non detergent

Fly5150 · Mar 1, 2015

Why add straight ammonia?

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mrextc · Mar 1, 2015

Fly5150 said:

instead of adding shrimp, u can use ammonia for fishless cycle...

mrextc · Mar 1, 2015

anyone else have any input or suggestions?

Fly5150 · Mar 1, 2015

mrextc said:

Yes I know that, but is there any advantage?

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mrextc · Mar 2, 2015

Fly5150 said:

I think the advantage is just more control over the ppm, u can increase it and keep it where you want it...compared to a shrimp

mrextc · Mar 2, 2015

So good news, called the manufacturer and they were kind enough to research it and and call me back. There are no surfactants and its just ammonia and water...he said that ammonia does bubble a little but doesnt stay around very long unless you have a sudsy kind with surfactants.

after all this drama, i may try a shrimp just to be safe

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