I’ve been using API Water Conditioner for months now as my tap water has high amounts of chloramines. After a water change, I refill a 3gal jug that I have, add the water conditioner and then turn the jug upside down 3-4 times to mix it all. The jug then gets placed on the floor in the same room as the tank to temp acclimate to the room and in turn, the water in the tank for the next anticipated water change or top off.
I’ve recently started to use Seachem Prime to deal with some ammonia spikes after increasing my total fish number as well as adding some Red Cherry Shrimp. I’ve been adding Seachem to the water after 15-25% water changes to keep that ammonia spike at a minimum. Now i’m wondering; am I overdosing by using the water conditioner on the stored water from the night before and then adding the Prime after the actual water change?
It’s a 7 gallon tank (roughly 6.6 volume) so I know any small spike can stress my tankmates hence why I’m trying to keep that water with as low of an ammonia reading as possible. Just don’t wanna overdue it with the two but also don’t want to add Prime to the storage water and have it not be as effective at detoxifying any remaining ammonia/nitrites.
I’ve recently started to use Seachem Prime to deal with some ammonia spikes after increasing my total fish number as well as adding some Red Cherry Shrimp. I’ve been adding Seachem to the water after 15-25% water changes to keep that ammonia spike at a minimum. Now i’m wondering; am I overdosing by using the water conditioner on the stored water from the night before and then adding the Prime after the actual water change?
It’s a 7 gallon tank (roughly 6.6 volume) so I know any small spike can stress my tankmates hence why I’m trying to keep that water with as low of an ammonia reading as possible. Just don’t wanna overdue it with the two but also don’t want to add Prime to the storage water and have it not be as effective at detoxifying any remaining ammonia/nitrites.