prefered water conditioner?

[JOHNNY13]

i dont know if there is already a thread about this. i could not locate any. i want to know what is your method to condition tap water, for freshwater tanks during water changes?

i currently use Ultimate on water from tap at tank temp and just pour right in after mixing freshwater salt in.

 

[coach_z]

Prime is the most popular one on the board, IMHO.

also, do you need to use your salt? do you keep a species that requires salt in the tank? IMHO (again) salt is generally not necessary.

-chris

 

[JOHNNY13]

well i never used the salt untill i had a stressing JD. he would just flip out for no reason hurt himself and other fish in my tank. i used the salt to help some of his wounds he would creat from this. after 1 month he calmed down look healthy as ever and all other fish in tank seemed to thrive from this as well. i dont use what the recomended amount is prob only a 1/4 if that. it seems to keep everything stable, and i think if it works it works. but i have read it is not necessary as well.

 

[snappyguy]

I use API water conditioner. It's always worked well for me.

 

[thorpbrian]

I use Prime. It works very well. It's only drawback is that it stinks something fierce...

 

[JOHNNY13]

Prime is the most popular one on the board, IMHO.

also, do you need to use your salt? do you keep a species that requires salt in the tank? IMHO (again) salt is generally not necessary.

-chris

is prime all you use? or do you combo this with other stuff?

 

[coach_z]

all i use is prime.

Sometimes ill make a Gin and Tonic with a splash of prime

 

[JOHNNY13]

all i use is prime.

Sometimes ill make a Gin and Tonic with a splash of prime

:crazy: yummy :crazy:

 

[FastFly67]

prime
i've tried using other stuff but i'm a chef, not a baker so i'm not too awful good with exact measurements and i've had 1 too many losses due to overdosing other stuff. i've NEVER had a problem overdosing with prime.

geez i'm lazy

 

[JOHNNY13]

sounds like this prime stuff is the most popular. i might have to give it a shot. not that i have had any problems with what i use, i just like to be able to do the best for my tank.