Water conditioner??

[Flossie]

Should i add water conditioner while my tank is cycling? Seems pointless to me since cycling requires a 90%PWC

 

[momo]

Should i add water conditioner while my tank is cycling? Seems pointless to me since cycling requires a 90%PWC

Yes. You need it. The chlorine kills the good bacteria so its impossiblenfor it to get established.

Im curious. Are you doing fish in or fishless?

 

[EndlersEatGuppies]

Should i add water conditioner while my tank is cycling? Seems pointless to me since cycling requires a 90%PWC

You had a good question but YES.

 

[Marconis]

Should i add water conditioner while my tank is cycling? Seems pointless to me since cycling requires a 90%PWC

That is exactly why it isn't pointless. If you do not add water dechlorinator, the chlorine present in your tap water will kill off your nitrifying bacteria.

Little side question: Anyone on here know if their tap doesn't contain chlorine? Sometimes I can smell it in mine.

 

[eco23]

That is exactly why it isn't pointless. If you do not add water dechlorinator, the chlorine present in your tap water will kill off your nitrifying bacteria.

Little side question: Anyone on here know if their tap doesn't contain chlorine? Sometimes I can smell it in mine.

If you're not on a well...your water has chlorine and / or chloramines.

 

[Marconis]

Cool, didn't know ALL city water had chlorine in it. I remember like, 4 or 5 years ago, we got a notice in the mail where the town informed us that they upped the chlorine amount in our water to kill some impurities or something of that nature. With that being said, always remember what they use chlorine for, and apply that knowledge to your tank!

 

[Homedog98]

Prime water conditioner is the best!

 

[Flossie]

Ok that's exactly why I asked

 

[Flossie]

Alright guys I added the water conditioner

 

[momo]

Alright guys I added the water conditioner

Good!

 

[Flossie]

Good!

Lol yeah after everyones comment I was like wow... That totally makes since..