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product_id: 715419302
title: "Dr. Tim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment for Fishless Cycling – Chlorine Free, Fish Tank Cleaner for Saltwater, Freshwater, Reef Aquariums – 100% Natural – 2 Oz."
brand: "drtim's aquatics"
price: "€ 21.52"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
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# Instant biofilter activation 100% natural & eco-friendly Chlorine-free formula Dr. Tim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment for Fishless Cycling – Chlorine Free, Fish Tank Cleaner for Saltwater, Freshwater, Reef Aquariums – 100% Natural – 2 Oz.

**Brand:** drtim's aquatics
**Price:** € 21.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Clean tanks, happy fish—cycle smarter, not harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dr. Tim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment for Fishless Cycling – Chlorine Free, Fish Tank Cleaner for Saltwater, Freshwater, Reef Aquariums – 100% Natural – 2 Oz. by drtim's aquatics
- **How much does it cost?** € 21.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- drtim's aquatics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted drtim's aquatics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Instant Toxic Waste Removal:** Creates a biofilter that neutralizes ammonia and nitrites immediately.
- • **Pure & Eco-Conscious Formula:** No sulfur or harsh chemicals—safe for saltwater, freshwater, and reef tanks.
- • **Fishless Cycling Made Effortless:** Sanitize new tanks without fish or coral, avoiding mess and stress.
- • **Trusted by Experts & Enthusiasts:** Backed by marine biology research and loved by thousands of aquarists.
- • **Precision Dosing for Maximum Impact:** Just 4 drops per gallon ensures effective treatment without waste.

## Overview

Dr. Tim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment is a chlorine-free, 100% natural solution designed for fishless cycling in saltwater, freshwater, and reef aquariums. It instantly creates a biofilter to eliminate toxic ammonia and nitrites, preventing new tank syndrome with just 4 drops per gallon. Trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike, this eco-friendly treatment ensures a safe, toxin-free environment for your aquatic life.

## Description

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Review: Great - here’s why... - So when I bought my 54 gallon aquarium... I did not know much. I was told at the LFS to buy this API quick start (good product) and some stress cost stuff and all good start adding fish... so I setup this tank and put the API quick start in and planted plants - one melted and the others did well but 3 days later my tank had a chalky appearance. So I took the filtering system apart EHEIM ( great product) washed the pre-filter and everything cleared. Perhaps it was the rotting plant? Needless to say I had to take the tank down and reset it up at home- same thing chalky after 3 days. So what I learned is that is a bacterial bloom but i provided no fish and no ammonia (fish excrement). So basically the bacteria bloomed and died. Ok I got this now. So did a 50% water change and started over again after receiving the DR Tim’s Ammonia Chloride. Put in API Quick start again and now added 216 drops of ammonium chloride- tested in the morning after. Ammonia was NOW at 4ppm. That evening tested and had a twinge of nitrite - just a barely there. Next morning tested and ammonia about 3ppm and definitely at .50 nitrite. Tested that evening now at 3ppm ammonia and 2.0 ppm nitrite - tested nitrate just a smidge. This thing is just rocking and rolling along in days!!! Only days !!! Following the exact path line! Wish I knew then what I know now - don’t use raw fish or raw shrimp or a bunch of fish food to generate ammonia - get a good product for starting quick with bacteria and this ammonia AN you’re set! This sooo speeds up the process!!! I’ll keep updating... UPDATE: next day: ok now ammonia is at 2ppm; nitrites at 2.00ppm; and nitrates SMIDGE... between 0ppm and 5.00 ppm. Plants in tank are thriving NOW! UPDATE 4 days in: Ammonia 2 ppm down from 4ppm Nitrites 5ppm up from 2ppm Nitrates now 10ppm up from trace 5 days - ammonia 1 ppm (when it gets down to about .50 I’m gonna have to add some more in) - nitrites 5 ppm - nitrates 20 ppm now 6 days Ammonia at ZERO - gotta add a full dose again. Nitrites 2 ppm Nitrates looks like 2 ppm a teensy bit darker but only a smidge - Nitrates going down? WELL water is crystal sparkling but apparently I have to add more ammonia....so gonna do it Plants looking REALLY good - I wonder if the plants are taking care of some of the nitrates? Tested Ammonia after 6 hours after putting it in and ammonia is back up at 4ppm 7 days Ammonia BACK DOWN to only .25 ppm! Nitrites at 2 ppm Nitrate at 5 ppm <- I believe the aquatic plants are using up the nitrates! And keeping it in check. 8 days Ammonia 0 ppm (adding another 1/2 dose 2 drops per gallon approximately 106 drops) Nitrites 2 ppm Nitrates 2 ppm
Review: An important aid for fishless tank cycling - I had started a fishless tank cycle about 10 days prior. It was slow going due to high Ph, and hard tap water. I started using this ammonia using the reccommend chart. I had previously dosed bacteria twice, and it seemed to stall. It was the jump start needed, and should be reaching end of cycle in a couple of days. All of my numbers are in line, and the bacteria have taken over. Just awaiting the final stability. Well worth it, and has reduced the time substantially!

## Features

- FISHLESS CYCLING AQUARIUM CLEANING TREATMENT: The ammonium chloride solution from DrTim’s Aquatics offers a chlorine-free method for sanitizing new aquaria or when cycling water when fish or coral are not present. This powerful solution makes fishless cycling mess free.
- REMOVES HARMFUL TOXINS FROM SALTWATER FISH TANKS: Even with regular water changes and maintenance, aquariums and fish tanks produces bad bacteria and it can take up to 30 days to eliminate waste. When using this ammonium chloride solution for fishless cycling with DrTim’s Aquatics One & Only, you can instantly create a bio filter to remove nitrite and toxic ammonia naturally.
- 100% NATURAL, ECO-FRIENDLY FISH TANK CLEANER: There’s no need to wait when treating your new saltwater aquarium or freshwater fish tank with this ammonium chloride solution and One & Only from DrTim’s Aquatics. This fish tank cleaner eliminates new tank syndrome and does not include sulfur or other offensive odors.
- AQUARIUM SUPPLIES YOU NEED: Offer your pet fish and corals an environment in which they can thrive with this ammonium chloride solution that cleans with just four drops per gallon. Ammonium chloride from DrTim’s Aquatics is available in 2 and 4 ounce sizes.
- HIGH-QUALITY AQUARIUM PRODUCTS: DrTim’s Aquatics offers an expansive line of aquarium products used by professionals and residential customers. Based on years of experience in marine biology, DrTim’s Aquatics’ products utilize his vast knowledge and are backed by scientific evidence and innovative research.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006MP4QG6 |
| Allergen Information | Almonds Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,319 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #444 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand | DrTim's Aquatics |
| Brand Name | DrTim's Aquatics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,682 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00812540018304 |
| Included Components | DrTim's Aquatics Ammonium Chloride - 2 oz bottle |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Water Treatment |
| Item Weight | 2 ounces |
| Liquid Volume | 2 fluid ounces |
| Manufacturer | DrTim's Aquatics, LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 830 |
| Model Number | 830 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 812540018304 |
| Unit Count | 2 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DrTim's Aquatics
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Weight:** 2 ounces
- **Liquid Volume:** 2 fluid ounces
- **Unit Count:** 2 Ounce

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: will the packaging leak while it's shipping?**
A: Mine leaked and was almost half empty upon arrival

**Q: Is it a dropper bottle**
A: No, however they do provide a plastic dropper that works really good

**Q: How often should i use this? everyday? i've read that adding too much ammonia at one time can actually prolong cycling time so i just want to be sure.**
A: Use a liquid testing kit for ammonia daily when using this product. I kept my ammonia levels at about 2 or 3 ppm. Once the ammonia starts to decrease, test for nitrites. Keep ammonia around 2ppm until nitrates appear. Once nitrates appear, you should be pretty much done.

**Q: How many ounces is this?  Nothing in description on volume.  Dr. Tim's sells 2oz. and 4oz.**
A: I received 2 ounces when I ordered it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great - here’s why...
*by K***I on September 5, 2018*

So when I bought my 54 gallon aquarium... I did not know much. I was told at the LFS to buy this API quick start (good product) and some stress cost stuff and all good start adding fish... so I setup this tank and put the API quick start in and planted plants - one melted and the others did well but 3 days later my tank had a chalky appearance. So I took the filtering system apart EHEIM ( great product) washed the pre-filter and everything cleared. Perhaps it was the rotting plant? Needless to say I had to take the tank down and reset it up at home- same thing chalky after 3 days. So what I learned is that is a bacterial bloom but i provided no fish and no ammonia (fish excrement). So basically the bacteria bloomed and died. Ok I got this now. So did a 50% water change and started over again after receiving the DR Tim’s Ammonia Chloride. Put in API Quick start again and now added 216 drops of ammonium chloride- tested in the morning after. Ammonia was NOW at 4ppm. That evening tested and had a twinge of nitrite - just a barely there. Next morning tested and ammonia about 3ppm and definitely at .50 nitrite. Tested that evening now at 3ppm ammonia and 2.0 ppm nitrite - tested nitrate just a smidge. This thing is just rocking and rolling along in days!!! Only days !!! Following the exact path line! Wish I knew then what I know now - don’t use raw fish or raw shrimp or a bunch of fish food to generate ammonia - get a good product for starting quick with bacteria and this ammonia AN you’re set! This sooo speeds up the process!!! I’ll keep updating... UPDATE: next day: ok now ammonia is at 2ppm; nitrites at 2.00ppm; and nitrates SMIDGE... between 0ppm and 5.00 ppm. Plants in tank are thriving NOW! UPDATE 4 days in: Ammonia 2 ppm down from 4ppm Nitrites 5ppm up from 2ppm Nitrates now 10ppm up from trace 5 days - ammonia 1 ppm (when it gets down to about .50 I’m gonna have to add some more in) - nitrites 5 ppm - nitrates 20 ppm now 6 days Ammonia at ZERO - gotta add a full dose again. Nitrites 2 ppm Nitrates looks like 2 ppm a teensy bit darker but only a smidge - Nitrates going down? WELL water is crystal sparkling but apparently I have to add more ammonia....so gonna do it Plants looking REALLY good - I wonder if the plants are taking care of some of the nitrates? Tested Ammonia after 6 hours after putting it in and ammonia is back up at 4ppm 7 days Ammonia BACK DOWN to only .25 ppm! Nitrites at 2 ppm Nitrate at 5 ppm <- I believe the aquatic plants are using up the nitrates! And keeping it in check. 8 days Ammonia 0 ppm (adding another 1/2 dose 2 drops per gallon approximately 106 drops) Nitrites 2 ppm Nitrates 2 ppm

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An important aid for fishless tank cycling
*by W***G on June 9, 2024*

I had started a fishless tank cycle about 10 days prior. It was slow going due to high Ph, and hard tap water. I started using this ammonia using the reccommend chart. I had previously dosed bacteria twice, and it seemed to stall. It was the jump start needed, and should be reaching end of cycle in a couple of days. All of my numbers are in line, and the bacteria have taken over. Just awaiting the final stability. Well worth it, and has reduced the time substantially!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3-gallon tank cycled in 18 days!
*by O***A on August 14, 2012*

Pure ammonia is harder to find than you might think. Some bottles, such as those you might find at a dollar store, say "pure ammonia," but they contain surfactants that are not safe for aquarium use. My choices were to buy a huge bottle of pure ammonia from a hardware store, or to try Dr. Tim's small bottle. Dr. Tim's was cheaper, so I tried it. I didn't add any commercial bacterial additives...instead, I added some filter material from an established aquarium. I carefully logged water parameters during the cycling process. Ammonia started dropping at 12 days, nitrites started showing up shortly thereafter, and in 18 days from the start of the cycle, I was getting 0 ppm ammonia, 0 ppm nitrites, and 10 ppm nitrates within 24 hours of dosing ammonia. Pros: Dr. Tim's Ammonium Chloride provides a source of aquarium-safe ammonia for fishless cycling of an aquarium. The price is fairly reasonable Directions for dosing are provided on the bottle. Even a small bottle like this will cycle quite a few aquariums, unless you're cycling something really big. Cons: drop for drop, it's not the cheapest source of pure ammonia out there. The Bottom Line: It works!

## Frequently Bought Together

- DrTim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Solution for Fishless Cycling: 2 oz., Treats 100 gal. – Fish Tank Cleaner for Saltwater, Freshwater & Reef Aquariums
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