Can you use household ammonia as the source of ammonia for the fishless nitrogen cycle?
2007-11-25 14:56:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
As long as there aren't any additives (fragrance, detergents), yes.
You can also use a small pinch of fish food.
2007-11-25 15:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can, as long as you use fragrance and soap free ammonia.
If you can't tell if it has soap, shake the bottle. If there are a lot of bubbles that stay for longer than a few seconds, the ammonia likely contains soap and should not be used.
2007-11-25 23:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Erin B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long it is the clear, unscented version. The link below gives a very indepth look on how they do a fishless cycle.
2007-11-25 23:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by stargrazer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just add some fish food, or a piece of frozen shrimp to start your cycle.
2007-11-26 12:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mars Hill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty much anything, I've even heard of people peeing in their tanks to start it.
2007-11-25 23:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋