i am going to do a fishless cycle and I got some ammonia. It says it has ammonia hydroxide and surfactact. Some people say that this is fine and others say it isn't. bottom line is when I shake it it foams. Is surfactant okay?
2007-12-24 14:17:45 · 2 answers · asked by conebone69 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
You should only use 100% ammonia, without any surfactants, fragrances, or other chemicals added to it. This type of ammonia is meant for cleaning/laundry. It's the surfactant is what causing the foaming.
I personally perfer to use fish food (usually shrimp pellets) because I have these on hand anyway, and all ingredients in the pellets would be fish-safe.
2007-12-24 15:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont recommend anything except 100% ammonia, plain and simple :]
2007-12-25 13:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kristen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋