Ammonia for Fishless Cycling

bergenm · September 03, 2019, 12:22:08 PM

I am wondering where people get ammonia from that is safe for fishless cycling? Most stores don't seem to carry it anymore and the ones that do seem to have the lemon scented version.

Black_Rose · September 03, 2019, 12:48:32 PM

Pretty sure I got mine at Home Hardware.

I see they have the store brand now and not the one I bought (Old Country).

If it says it's made by CP Industries for Home Hardware, it's likely the same product.

If you're in Barrhaven or going to the garage sale, I can give you some as I have more than I'll ever need.

Calico3 · September 03, 2019, 12:57:05 PM

I also bought at Home Hardware. Old Country . Have had no problems with it. " Pure Ammonia " . Haven't bought any recently . I would check for stock at the smaller stores maybe they don't have as much stock turnover. If its their brand speak to store manager to check contents.

bergenm · September 03, 2019, 07:28:08 PM

Home Hardware now sells an Ammonia All Purpose Cleaner under the 'Home' brand, they don't list the ingredient and it has a lot of bubbles when shaken so I suspect there are surfactants.

Black_Rose, thank you for the offer however I am trying to cycle a 400 gallon system so I suspect I will be going through a fair amount of ammonia.

Salt · September 04, 2019, 09:24:46 AM

Dr. Tims is what i use

bergenm · September 04, 2019, 10:09:49 AM

I have read on other forums that Ammonia will now be turned away at the border, and I can't find a Canadian distributor for Dr. Tims...

Mike L · September 04, 2019, 11:24:52 AM

I have an almost full 2 litre bottle you can have as I'm getting out of the hobby. I'm in Kanata. Let me know.
Mike

Calico3 · September 04, 2019, 02:07:00 PM

Quote from: Mike L on September 04, 2019, 11:24:52 AM
I have an almost full 2 litre bottle you can have as I'm getting out of the hobby. I'm in Kanata. Let me know.
Mike

Thats terrific of you Mike L. / new regulations in Canada are making it difficult to obtain some of what were stables in the fish keeping hobby for many years. Yes some other products are available. However usually not as affective . Another topic and thanks for helping. Calico3

bergenm · September 04, 2019, 07:09:50 PM

QuoteI have an almost full 2 litre bottle you can have as I'm getting out of the hobby. I'm in Kanata. Let me know.

Thanks! - Sending a pm

HayleYoyo · September 06, 2019, 06:44:09 PM

I use the home hardware brand. The one with their branding on it.

When I shook it, it had no bubbles. You can also goto their website, and look up the whims info. It clearly marks what's in it.

I've had no problems

bergenm · September 07, 2019, 03:34:19 PM

QuoteI use the home hardware brand. The one with their branding on it.

When I shook it, it had no bubbles. You can also go to their website, and look up the whims info. It clearly marks what's in it.

I've had no problems

Good to know, Mike L generously gave me a bottle, so I am good for now.