20g tank, 78-81 degree heat (just turned it up to 81 yesterday). Just tested 15 minutes ago.
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I don't know how I missed it but it says on the second and third line Alkybenzenesulfonate surfactant. You know I did the shake test but I think it didn't show bubbles because the bottle was still full. It wasn't until later when the level was lowered that I could see bubbles after shaking.When ammonia dissolves in water it produces ammonium hydroxide.
Tetra sodium EDTA is in a lot of water conditioners as it binds metals.
Does it say anything after sodium C10 - 16, for example sodium C10 -16 alkylbenene sulphonate or sodium C10 -16 pareth-2 sulphate? Both of those are surfactants (detergents) and will stop the bacteria growing.
Dr Tim's ammonium chloride is also good if you are in a Renton which is not in ScotlandAre you in Renton, Scotland?
Get some pure ammonia from Ace Hardware, and start over.Okay. I am not really bummed out I have to empty the tank because at least I know why this isn't cycling. Another learning experience for this old man.
I'm in Renton, Washington, USA. Probably the same gloomy weather system as Renton, Scotland though.