Skimmate Cycle? Is it safe?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Siddique, May 26, 2009.

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  1. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    LOL whiz in it! Thats hilarious
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    no it will start your cycle, what do you think your fish do in the tank?

    freshwater fish actually continually piss in the tank to rid themselves of excess water they take in.
    saltwaterfish try to limit water loss, by concentrating there urine. but i believe it still happens continually because the fish must continually drink water for osmoregulation, the urine is just super concentrated and high in salt.

    i wouldnt do it if your on medication or have a unclean diet/lifestyle, i would just try to eat simple non greasy foods and drink plenty of water if you try it.


    edit: it would be safer to dose pure ammonia.also a spot dosing ammonia method isnt preferred to a slow release of ammonia, from food or animal or dead stuff.
     
    Last edited: May 27, 2009