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Unread 01/02/2013, 11:40 AM   #10
wooden_reefer
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Originally Posted by heathlindner25 View Post
I christen mine with alittle urine!
The disadvantage of urine is quantity of ammonia unknown.

If I plan to do a 100% water change and cycle in a small container, I just urinate in it. Nitrite could be over 30 ppm, I don't care.

But if you plan to retain the water you cycle with, a known amount of ammonia is better. You won't "age" the water excessively. Just enough one or two shots of ammonia well timed is best.


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