Water conditioner recommendations

[twong727]

I used to save 30 gallons of water in my basement, add 15 ml API "Stress Coat" and let the water sit for a few days before doing water change. Lately I got my new Aqueon water changer so I have to add tap water directly to my tank (60 gallon). It is a great time saver but I am now concern about the quality of the tap water. Should I still use API "Stress Coat" or there are better choices out there? I live in Nassau County, Long Island. The water may be different from New York City's. I have Mbunas.

Thanks for feedback in advance! Tony

[fischfan13]

So much cheaper...and so much better, IMO.

http://www.yourfishstuff.com/products/SeaChem-Safe-.html










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[atorres]

I agree with fischfan13. It is a concentrated version of Prime. I have been using it for more than 3 years with great success.
Angel

[m1ke715m]

the only downside to seachem safe and prime is the smell... omg does it stink..
i actually have stress coat, prime and safe...
the ratio of stress coat to water is 1:2, prime 1:10, and safe 1tsp:100 so depending on how much water i am adding i use whichever product i want.. say i want to just add one 2 gallon bucket i use 1ml of the stress coat cuz safe would be overkill and a waste (im cheap) if i do a 12 gallon tub i do 1ml stress coat and 1ml prime, and if i just fill up the entire tank i use the safe for the whole volume. but yea bill is right safe is soooooo much cheaper for the amount of water it treats..

[Dylz]

its all about seachem, the smell tells me its actually going to work :thumb:

[twong727]

Thank you so much for the advice!!! It is such a humbling experience for me to learn so much from experts in this forum!!!