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I've used lemon Juice on them. I had some that come on some live rock, used insulin needle and it killed them both. Didn't hurt anything in my tank.

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego My logic (at the time) probably had something to do with the fact that if I wouldn't put apple juice, tea, gatorade, and soda in my tank...I shouldn't put urine in it either. You're probably right if you think that no harm will be done...but seriously? Why risk...

Originally Posted by spanko Please don't be offended and leave the rest of us. We like new folks to join in the conversation. Pez is a young guy and has a little to learn about tact, but he is a good enough guy. A lot to learn here, and I am sure you will have a lot to contribute also. And by...

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego Do water changes to keep your ammonia down below three at least. Just don't eliminate the ammonia (ie complete water change). Obviously you know that. Here is a cycle article that is a little more advanced. I don't think you NEED to read it, but hell read it...

Originally Posted by PEZenfuego It will add ammonia and WILL start a cycle. However like you said who knows what else you are adding to your tank when you do it. I tried to do a test by cycling a freshwater tank with my urine...but I lack the control to urinate in a teaspoon. Urine is...

Originally Posted by Flower You replaced the sand? New sand, or just returned it to the tank? I hope you kept the old because it is established and will balance out. Either way, time is all that is needed. Don't add anything until the ammonia goes to 0. Believe me if one snail survived there...

Hello from Ky Kats, Sorry such a long post. I'm a 31yr old mother of one cute 5 yr old boy. I'm Diabetic and love to make candy and bake, (can't sample it but hubby and family loves it). My hubby and I raise and breed Traditional Himalayans and Applehead Siamese cats. Up until Dec 19, 2008...