What type of Ammonia for fishless cycle?

[MrSpike]

I've been using the Wal-Mart brand (97 cents/bottle). It's just ammonia and water, and there's no foaming when I shake it!

I'll look for a walmart though I have no idea where the closest one is. I just want to start this darn cycle, my tank has been sitting there with water and the filter running for 5 days now!

 

[Johnnyr]

Ace Hardware: Janitor Strength Formula. Just has ammonium hydroxide and water.

 

[MrSpike]

Ace Hardware: Janitor Strength Formula. Just has ammonium hydroxide and water.

I found an ACE near work, I'll try to jump by there tonight if I get off before they are closed. thanks!

 

[silentskream]

if you dont want to look for ammonia, sprinkling fish food in works well instead!

 

[MrSpike]

if you dont want to look for ammonia, sprinkling fish food in works well instead!

Really? This will produce as much ammonia as just pure stuff? I have guppy food (flakes + freeze dried blood worms) and frozen blood worms. What would work best and ~how much would I add to a 10g?

 

[OldMan1947]

Look out for surfactant on your next bottle. Surfactant is a fancy way of saying soap. You really don't want any in your aquarium.