follicle
Aquarium Advice Regular
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Last night before performing my weekly water change, I remembered that I had run out of Top Fin de-chlorinator the last time I did a change. I ran out to a local pet store not far from my house, but the only thing I could find was Stress zyme. I have had no experience with Stress zyme, but I noted on the bottle that it also acts as a de-chlorinator. The label mentioned that it could be added while doing water changes so I went with the stress zyme.
One major thing I noticed was the amount of stress zyme I had to add compared to my Top Fin de-chlorinator. The stress zyme bottle directed me to add 5 ml for every 10 gallons, so about 25 ml. The de-chlorinator I usually use only calls for 1 ml for every 10 gallons. I thought this was kind of odd, but I added the stress zyme anyway.
Well, today my tank is a bit murky. It almost has a slimy cooking oil look to it. I mean, it's not terrible, but it is noticeable from a distance. I have relatives coming down for the first time this weekend, and I'd like the tank and the fish to be in ship shape.
Is this murkiness from the stress zyme? Should I just do another water change and go back to using de-chlorinator?
Thanks!
One major thing I noticed was the amount of stress zyme I had to add compared to my Top Fin de-chlorinator. The stress zyme bottle directed me to add 5 ml for every 10 gallons, so about 25 ml. The de-chlorinator I usually use only calls for 1 ml for every 10 gallons. I thought this was kind of odd, but I added the stress zyme anyway.
Well, today my tank is a bit murky. It almost has a slimy cooking oil look to it. I mean, it's not terrible, but it is noticeable from a distance. I have relatives coming down for the first time this weekend, and I'd like the tank and the fish to be in ship shape.
Is this murkiness from the stress zyme? Should I just do another water change and go back to using de-chlorinator?
Thanks!