L Leitch Fish Crazy Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #1 The ammonia that i am using is called 'kleen off'. Ive heard that this is a popular choice, however my bottle does not have ingredients listed on it. How can i be sure its safe? Anyone got any experience of this?
The ammonia that i am using is called 'kleen off'. Ive heard that this is a popular choice, however my bottle does not have ingredients listed on it. How can i be sure its safe? Anyone got any experience of this?
Rooster Fish Herder Joined Nov 12, 2005 Messages 1,707 Reaction score 0 Location Nottingham UK Sep 20, 2007 #2 If in doubt.... leave it out ! Ring the manufacturer... ask them whats in there... I only use "lab" quality, but theres lots of folk seem to do well with shop bought.
If in doubt.... leave it out ! Ring the manufacturer... ask them whats in there... I only use "lab" quality, but theres lots of folk seem to do well with shop bought.
L lee158 New Member Joined Sep 8, 2007 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #3 i used kleen off and it worked. you have to shake the bottle - if it bubbles up the its no good. Lee
L lee158 New Member Joined Sep 8, 2007 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #4 i used kleen off and it worked. you have to shake the bottle - if it bubbles up then its no good. Lee
i used kleen off and it worked. you have to shake the bottle - if it bubbles up then its no good. Lee
OP OP L Leitch Fish Crazy Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #5 As far as i can tell, there is no bubbling - Definatly no foaming. Kleen off is the recommended brand in the Fishless cycling thread. I just find it odd that there is no ingredients label on it.
As far as i can tell, there is no bubbling - Definatly no foaming. Kleen off is the recommended brand in the Fishless cycling thread. I just find it odd that there is no ingredients label on it.
aitchvee Fish Fanatic Joined Aug 22, 2007 Messages 138 Reaction score 0 Location Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Sep 20, 2007 #6 I'm using it at the moment. It's fine. (9.5% ammonia, FYI). The bacteria lap it up>
OP OP L Leitch Fish Crazy Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #7 Does yours have ingredients on the back? Mine is a white bottle with an orange, yellow and red design. The words 'Kleen off' are in blue.
Does yours have ingredients on the back? Mine is a white bottle with an orange, yellow and red design. The words 'Kleen off' are in blue.
aitchvee Fish Fanatic Joined Aug 22, 2007 Messages 138 Reaction score 0 Location Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Sep 20, 2007 #8 Mine too. It's made by Jeyes and stinks of ammonia (don't get too close like I did!). No ingredients, though. Has a drip cap.
Mine too. It's made by Jeyes and stinks of ammonia (don't get too close like I did!). No ingredients, though. Has a drip cap.
D Dark Wolf Fish Crazy Joined Jul 25, 2007 Messages 202 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #9 Yep that's the stuff i've used, i've cycled two tanks with it, and all inhabitants of the tank are fine.
Yep that's the stuff i've used, i've cycled two tanks with it, and all inhabitants of the tank are fine.
F flash22 Fishaholic Joined Jul 26, 2007 Messages 470 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #10 Theres no ingredients listed on the bottle. 9-10% amonnia the rest is distilled water iirc i have cycled 2 tanks with kleen off with out any problems
Theres no ingredients listed on the bottle. 9-10% amonnia the rest is distilled water iirc i have cycled 2 tanks with kleen off with out any problems
OP OP L Leitch Fish Crazy Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #11 Great news! Thanks guys. Yea it stinks, i sniffed it and almost threw up. And yea it has a child safety cap thing, which does a good job of keeping the smell in!
Great news! Thanks guys. Yea it stinks, i sniffed it and almost threw up. And yea it has a child safety cap thing, which does a good job of keeping the smell in!
Ilya Fishaholic Joined May 22, 2007 Messages 536 Reaction score 0 Location Salem, Oregon Sep 20, 2007 #12 I searched Google. And it works. It has Water, Ammonium Hydroxide, and Chelting agents.
OP OP L Leitch Fish Crazy Joined Aug 5, 2007 Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Sep 20, 2007 #13 Thanks Ilya. A christian user ey? - Ill see you later then.