windyzz Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi, guyz I've just gotten myself a 48 L clear tupperware for my first betta breeding (my 2 VT from LFS). I created a DIY filteration seeded with from my other established tanks in a the form of both gravel and sponge. I fill the water up to 1/3 with tap water, and added overdosed Nutrafin AquaPlus water conditioner. The ammonia reading was almost 1ppm straight away. The question is whether 1ppm reading is high enough to start the tank cycle (fishless cycle). And even though its fully cycled i dont think it would stand a chance with the bio-load of betta fry. Does anyone here know where to get these pure sources of ammonia?? I tried Coles, K-mart, Big-W, and my LFS but i cant seem to find any pure source of ammonia that is not cloudy and doesnt create any bubbles when shaken. thankx Erwin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 There is a brand of ammonia called "Supreme" that used to be available at Woolies, but I haven't seen it for quite some time. I'll have a think, but perhaps look up local chemical suppliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I would just throw in some fish food, and let it sit for a couple of days once you get a high ammonia level reading, your cycle has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyzz Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Yea i might actually do that.. though kinda hate the smell >< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Whereabouts are you, windyzz - I have a source in Qld, who may supply a someone near you, but there's not point in chasing the info back down if you're in SA or WA, they only do some places on the east coast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windyzz Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Aww .. >< i live in sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Elflett Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Sydney's OK... lemme see what I can find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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