Hi everyone

[Tethys]

Hi !
I've just got my first tank set up (no fish yet) *celebrate
But ive been enjoying reading up about pet fish and found more helpful info on this site than anywhere!

Cool Site!

 

[ecotank]

Welcome to the tank

Hopefully your going to fishless cycle the tank?

We have tons of info on how to do it right,

http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13406

http://www.myfishtank.net/articles/fishlesscycle.php

http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19568

 

[WGC-Katana]

Welcome to the tank.

 

[Tethys]

Thanks
I've already read your sticky on Fishless cycling, Ecotank!
I want to do a fishless cycle but I'm still looking for pure ammonia

 

[trouthead]

Welcome to the tank

 

[trouthead]

"The most difficult part of the fishless cycling procedure, according to many postings on the message boards, involves finding a good source of ammonia. Ammonia used should be free of surfactants, perfumes, and colourants. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to ACS grade ammonium hydroxide. Always read the ingredients on the bottle. The best sources for Pure or Clear Ammonia are discount grocery stores or hardware stores. Often, the no-name brand is the stuff you're looking for. Some other people have reported success with the following brand names of ammonia: Top Crest or Whirl Clear Ammonia. To paraphrase RTR: If it doesn't list the ingredients, or say Clear Ammonia (or Pure Ammonia or 100% Ammonia, or Pure Ammonium Hydroxide), then leave it on the shelf and look elsewhere. Shake the bottle if you're not sure about it... ammonia with surfactants will foam, while good ammonia will not."

http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk/Fishlesscycle.htm

 

[Tethys]

Thanks trouthead!
Ill look out for those brands, the only products ive seen branded as ammonia/ ammonium hydroxide had surfactants or perfumes in them.

 

[FishWhisperer]

Welcome to the tank Tethys. Good luck with your future fish.

 

[Johnny2x4]

Hi