Kat
>Hi folks,
> Does anyone know if these ammonia pads are sold in Sydney somewhere?
>And the name of course.
>Thanks
>Chris Howe
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>At 11:03 PM 15/09/97 GMT, Cary Hostrawser wrote:
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>>The real trick in long ship times is preventing the water from fouling
>>and the pH from dropping. This occurs from fish waste, predominately
>>the ammonia, that occurs if they have been fed or not prior to
>>shipping. Solid fish waste doesn't really hurt the fish in a bag but
>>it doesn't look good. Regurgitated food because they had full bellies
>>can wipe out the fish no mater how you pack them. Adding a product
>>like AmQuel to the water will prevent this. Be careful not to
>>overdose. There is also a pad that can be bought in pet shops that
>>absorbs ammonia. It will turn brown as it collects it plus you don't
>>have to worry about over dosing. Sorry I can't think of the name at
>>present. but you just cut a chunk off and throw it into the bag. You
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