Is it possible to OD your fish on water conditioner?

[TigerBarbs]

Just curious.

 

[absolutangel04]

Depends on the water conditioner. Some of them, yes it is.

 

[blert]

I would assume it is possible. My bottle of Prime says 5x dose is safe in an emergency nitrite situation. Though, I would rather do a PWC or two if it was that much of an emergency.

 

[TigerBarbs]

Stress coat? Tetra aquasafe plus?

 

[absolutangel04]

Stress coat? Tetra aquasafe plus?

I do not know about those specificly. Does the bottle say anything about sticking to the recommended dose? Some bottles tell you that overdosing could be bad for the fish.

 

[TigerBarbs]

On the stress coat there are intructions for water changes and for healing fins

 

[Angelfish898]

My opinion it is best to use the amount suggested and that is all because they put that amount for a reason.

 

[Phranque]

I imagine it could be possible, but I think it would take quite a bit. I use Tetra AquaSafe Plus, and I just checked my bottle.... doesn't say anything about overdosing. Whenever I do a pwc, I'll usually go over a little, and I've never seen any adverse effects.

 

[adeebm]

As with any chemical, it is always possible to OD. Humans can OD on water. Just use it within reason or per its instructions and you will be fine.

--Adeeb

 

[P8ntballer52]

I had te same question. The guy at my local fish store said. Said they can't od off that stuff. It's just a waste of money. Cost of the chemical.