water change

[deano320]

When doing a water test what treatments do you add to the water? Is adding API stress coat and API stress zyme enough?

 

[swifty]

All I've added to my tap water during water changes is prime during the last 9 months since re-entering the hobby. No water quality issues at all. Only deaths were from a feisty firemouth and bad stock from LFS.

 

[Caliban07]

You only need to add Tap water conditioner (de-chlorinator) if your water parameters are good and it's just a regular weekly change. Less solutions the better unless absolutely necessary.

 

[Mebbid]

Agreed with the dechlorinator. The stress zyme is unnecessary to add though.

 

[Fett999]

I agree with the above. Stress coat is a good dechlorinator but stress Zyme is definitely not needed. Personally, add as few chemicals to the tank as possible.

 

[BBradbury]

Hello dean...

Just add the treatment that removes chlorine and chloramine. Nothing else is needed. Seachem's "Safe" is about the best water treatment on the market.

B