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Would it be ok to use an IBC that has had Urea in it?

Or would it continue to leach ammonia and cause issues?

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Urea is highly soluble in water, so I'd doubt that IBC plastic would adsorb too much, if any. A good wash with clean water should suffice. CAUTION: Urea + water = ammonia! Wear PPE and work in a well ventilated space. When you're done, fill with clean water and do an ammonia test. Wait 24 hours and repeat the test.

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2010-2012: IBC system(s)
2012-Now : 1000L FT, 500L GB, 23/25 trout (added 27Apr. 2 jumpers)

SkyPE: wabbit.com.au

Fish-less cycling made easy.

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ArBe
My Home System
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Thanks bunson

yea I was kinda thinking that Arbe

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+1 Arbe.... use them Charlie...

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sounds piss easy to clean

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My IBC Systems
Nothing beats eating your own homegrown stuff and going out and catching your own meat to eat with the family.

Yeah... just add water... and cycle...

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Fresh By Nature - Distributor of Aquaponic Systems and Products in NSW
http://www.freshbynature.com.au

Was this a set up question?

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Bringing Food Production Home

ehem..

Well, I knew what Urea was.... I read the MSDS to be sure there was no other nasties in a bulk container of the stuff.... looked good and satisfied my beleifs.

I felt confident.

But the truth is..... I just wanted to be sure.

Lucky there is a forum of legends I know of...... that knows stuff.

No set up

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~2010/2011~
~2012/2013~
~My Yabbie Hunting Adventures~