uuummmmm help....

Discussion in 'Algae' started by tgp4274, Mar 27, 2013.

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  1. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Something like prime... Chlorine remover..
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Sorry to hijack-

    Prime? With a show of hands, how many people are using that?

    Chlorine remover?- maybe for top off water from the tap?

    you mean you use chlorine remover for your WC's, salt mixed water?

    I never have. Early research, and my success thus far has told me that chlorine remover from salt mixed water is totally unnecessary.
    The salts in the mix buffer out any effects of the chlorinated tap water.
    This was when I was using tap water only for everything.

    Now it's all ro/di TDS=0.

    My RO/DI on the other hand, should have little if any anyways, and doesn't need it either, Right?
     
  4. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I always use prime with my water changes even though I use ro. Its not a must but for tap water holy hell, I hope he's using it. With my tank I use it as it provides slime coat and stress relief for the fish. Plus it cancels out nitrates and with my bio load its necessary. Lol.
     
  5. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I never use prime in my Rodi or salt mix.
     
  6. oldfishkeeper

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    Interesting....I've never used it either. I suppose it couldn't hurt. I know one of the tanks that was in the zetlight contest that was one of the winners actually used tap and prime was the only additive he used. I was quite taken with that information.
     
  7. tgp4274

    tgp4274 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    yes am useing water conditioners....
    kordon amquel plus ammonia detoxifier
    topfin tap water dechlorinator
    topfin bacteria supplement
    I do have a whole house filter also
    this help???? n can i get the undercabinet ro system from home depot or menards for same thing???
    thanks all!!
     
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  9. DSC reef

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    Your house system just makes it safe to drink but does nothing for the fish. Get a nice RO from a sponser here, always good prices. Once you start using ro water your tanks will have a huge improvement. Until then keep using conditioners.
     
  10. tgp4274

    tgp4274 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok got n ro/di system comming!!! thanks for help!!! with the ro water should i still use the add ins for water changes???
     
  11. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    No...
     
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    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    I always use prime, it has other benefits to it. To each his own.