Looking For The Best Water Conditioner

[eaglesaquarium]

Hello all.

My dad had a tank years ago when I was a kid, but hasn't done anything for at least a decade and a half. I am thinking about getting back into it, but I am interested in only spending money on quality, essential products. I don't want to add a bunch of stuff to the tank that don't actually benefit the fish/plants. I haven't purchased anything yet, because I am months from actually getting started based on my summer travel schedule.


What does everyone prefer? Start RIght, Prime, etc?


Also, any pointers on where to find ammonia for a fishless cycle are welcomed as well.


I've got just about everything else lined up... or at least have a direction, but looking at all the different dechlorinators has got me a little turned around. There are just so many. I am even thinking about API's "Tap Water Conditioner"... that just sounds like what I need, but nothing more. But, it could just be crap!

 

[K_Hedin]

I know a lot of people on hear swear by Prime. I personally use the API tap water conditioner and don't have any problems. It is the only thing I use now that my tanks are cycled and I just have to dechlorinate the water. Buying Prime in the LFS is generally more expensive then getting it online in say a 2L or 4L bottle. They will last you a long time but seem to be worth the money if you can put that kind of investment into them up front.

 

[aura09]

prime all the way!

 

[ATK!!!]

I prefer Stress Coat but thats just me!

I can tell your going to have a lot of fun choosing

 

[Skins]

For your dechlorinator then that would be Seachem Prime, simply for the benefits it provides and its very concentrated so will last you a long time. If you are living in the UK then boots is the place for H/H Ammonia.

Keith.

 

[KkAaNnEe]

I use Tetra Aquasafe, it doesn't really matter they all do the same job...