Kent ProAmmonia Detox

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    Does this stuff "instantly age" tap water like the bottle says???? Has anyone used it or something similar to use tap water in there reef tank??? Says it removes chlorine and chloramines and removes ammonia???
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Yep, it's similar to Prime
     
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  3. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    so i could use this with tapwater and be good to go for waterchanges??
     
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  4. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    The thing about tap though is the silicates. Before I figured it out every time I did a water change I had a huge diatom bloom. I would personally stay away and go find a place that sells RO. I pay 50 cents a gallon and its well worth it. ( I only have a 24 g tank though haha)
     
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  5. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    is that Reverse Osmosis water??? that you are talking about
    RO???
     
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Yes,
    RO = Reverse Osmosis
    RO/DI = Reverse Osmosis/De-Ionized

    Water quality varies greatly from region to region. Many areas have high levels of silicates, phosphates, Iron, nitrates, nitrites, sulphates, etc. That is why you will see people recommend use of RO or RO/DI water.
     
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