Power Max Amonia

[dominicbeha]

Hi all

Got this ammonia today but i am not sure if its ok to use, it states ammonia solution on the bottle.

also tank still cloudy off the sand

 

[dthoffsett]

It should have a list of ingredients (or contents), as long as it doesn't list surfactants, it's good. Another way to tell is to shake the bottle, if you get a lot of bubbles, then it's not good for fishless cycling.

Depending on how well you washed the sand, it can take up to two days IME for it to clear.

 

[mark1980]

Hi dominicbeha I am at the same stage as you. I have put aquarium sand in the tank this afternoon and filled it. I washed the sand in a bucket this afternoon and the water in the bucket looked clear but in the tank the water is really cloudy. I didn't know whether to start over again or hope that the filter clears it.

 

[dthoffsett]

Hi dominicbeha I am at the same stage as you. I have put aquarium sand in the tank this afternoon and filled it. I washed the sand in a bucket this afternoon and the water in the bucket looked clear but in the tank the water is really cloudy. I didn't know whether to start over again or hope that the filter clears it.

Just give it a day or two, the filters should clear it up.

 

[mark1980]

Water is still no clearer after 24 hours

 

[dthoffsett]

Water is still no clearer after 24 hours

Give it another day, if it's still cloudy, do a water change.

 

[mark1980]

Didn't really want to do a water change because i've started adding ammonia but I suppose i'll have no choice if it doesn't clear. Could the cloudiness I have now be due to the bacteria bloom i've been reading about. I have a powerful filter (fluval 4+) and it seems strange to me that the water looks no clearer after 24 hours. thanks Mark.

 

[dominicbeha]

hey mark- got ur email- im letting mine complete;y settle before i start cycle

hows things going? u planted up yet?

 

[mark1980]

hey mark- got ur email- im letting mine complete;y settle before i start cycle

hows things going? u planted up yet?

Just got the 3 sword plants in at the moment, Is your water still cloudy?

 

[Gremily]

I have used this to successfully fishless cycle. It loos like this, I'm guessing yours is the same:
http/www.max-on-line.co.uk/products/ammonia/index.html

 

[mark1980]

I have used this to successfully fishless cycle. It loos like this, I'm guessing yours is the same:
http/www.max-on-line.co.uk/products/ammonia/index.html

Yes thats the one I am using. I'm just a bit frustrated at the minute as my water is still very cloudy and I don't know if adding ammonia has been a waste of time because I might have to do a water change

 

[Amunet]

Just don't worry about the cloudy water.
It'll go away when it goes away. Nothing to get all upset over heh.

 

[Tiger Barb]

Even if you do have to do a water change, I can't see how adding the ammonia will have been a waste of time. The bacteria you are trying to grow are in the filter, not in the water - so taking out some water and replacing it will not impact on the cycle as long as you add more ammonia to get the level back up to 4-5ppm. Don't forget to dechlorinate, because chlorine will kill your bacteria.

 

[mark1980]

Even if you do have to do a water change, I can't see how adding the ammonia will have been a waste of time. The bacteria you are trying to grow are in the filter, not in the water - so taking out some water and replacing it will not impact on the cycle as long as you add more ammonia to get the level back up to 4-5ppm. Don't forget to dechlorinate, because chlorine will kill your bacteria.

Thanks for that, I understand but just got a bit confused. I'm going to carry on adding ammonia every day and HOPEFULLY my water will clear.

 

[dominicbeha]

well in that caserive a spare bottle of ammonia if anyone wants it?