Fishless Cycling

Steve wrote:
I have read up on this and it sounds like a great approach. The ammonia I have is described as "clear" and the ingredients a purified water, ammonia and a
chelating agent. Does anyone know if the chelating agent would be a problem?

Any hard core chemists or aquarists out there with the answer?

The chelating agent is probably EDTA or something similar. Don't worry too
much because most tap water conditioners also have a chelating agent.
It removes metals from solution and is fairly harmless.
Besides, you *are* going to do a BIG water change once your tank is
cycled, right? You'll end up with a ton of nitrate if it works and you
don't want to add your fish with all that nitrate in there.

Cheers--Jeff Dantzler