Water Quality

[nicuz]

I have a whole house water filtration system. Do I still need to use Prime?

 

[MICEY]

not if it has a carbon filter in it

 

[nicuz]

not if it has a carbon filter in it

Yes it has a carbon filter.

 

[mikem691]

I would still use prime because carbon does remove chlorine and chloramine BUT it needs several passes or multiple filters to complete remove it. Here is a link with a little info.
Removing Chloramines – Pure Water Products, LLC

 

[Bloodroot]

Plus doesn't prime help with the slim coat?

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[BBradbury]

Water Filter

I have a whole house water filtration system. Do I still need to use Prime?

Hello nic...

If the filtration system is guaranteed to treat the tap water the same as Prime, then there's no reason to use it.

B

 

[dalto]

I have a whole house water filtration system. Do I still need to use Prime?

It really depends how effective your filtration system is and what the water is treated with.

I would test the tap water for chlorine and ammonia before discontinuing prime use.

Plus doesn't prime help with the slim coat?

This is one of those things I have never really understood. I know all the products promote this, but do fish really need assistance with their slime coat? I mean, when was the last time somebodies fish had a major slime coat issue?

 

[JohnRoscoe]

I use distilled water from my home RO system in my tank, and don't treat with Prime or anything else. I do let the buckets set overnight before changes.

I have a very low tech planted tank with no water treatment chemicals, fertilizers, or CO2, and love it. Chrystal clear water, bright, healthy fish, and less money spent on the hobby.


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