Fishless Cycle Question

[SeaHorseQueen]

Hi, will any type of ammonia work for fishless cycle? How do you dose it if so? I’ve heard of Dr Tim’s but not sure how to go about dosing ammonia. I’ve had a 20H setup since Monday just dosing Seachem Stability daily. I have live sand and dry rock. Usually I do a fish in cycle with careful monitoring but wanted to try this route.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I would not say "any" type is OK because there are things like surfactants (soaps and detergents), scents, and dyes in some.

What products did you have in mind?

 

[SeaHorseQueen]

I would not say "any" type is OK because there are things like surfactants (soaps and detergents), scents, and dyes in some.

What products did you have in mind?

I bought an unscented 100% ammonia from meijers. I don’t know which are safe and not for tanks.

 

[SlugSnorter]

I bought an unscented 100% ammonia from meijers. I don’t know which are safe and not for tanks.

idk if thats reef safe. If you cannot find ammonia just throw in a bit a fish food once every few days. Itll do the same thing basically

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I bought an unscented 100% ammonia from meijers. I don’t know which are safe and not for tanks.

it is likely fine. Do you have a link?

 

[Freenow54]

Hi, will any type of ammonia work for fishless cycle? How do you dose it if so? I’ve heard of Dr Tim’s but not sure how to go about dosing ammonia. I’ve had a 20H setup since Monday just dosing Seachem Stability daily. I have live sand and dry rock. Usually I do a fish in cycle with careful monitoring but wanted to try this route.

Pure Ammonia only buy anywhere