Water Conditioner: Does Brand Matter?

[jarthel]

the local shops sell something made in China I believe. I have no hesitation in buying it if it works as well like those from API, seachem and etc.

Thank you

 

[Tolak]

The short answer is no, they are not the same. If you would like a longish chemistry oriented explanation I would be glad to oblige, many people find long chemistry lessons tedious.

 

[jarthel]

The short answer is no, they are not the same. If you would like a longish chemistry oriented explanation I would be glad to oblige, many people find long chemistry lessons tedious.

what brand/product would you recommend then?

 

[Tolak]

Seachem Prime or Tetra Aquasafe.

 

[jarthel]

Seachem Prime or Tetra Aquasafe.

can you please help with seachem prime. seachem prime dosage is 5ml = 200Liters.

If my pail is only 20L, I would need a graduated cylinder to get correct/approximate measurement. Unless it is possible/okay for me to fill up the tank first and then add prime?

 

[Tolak]

20 drops equals one ml. You can add Prime, or any dechlorinator for that matter, to the tank first than fill. I have a plain cheap eyedropper for smaller measurements, a larger one marked in ml for larger measurements. Either are available at most any drug store.

 

[timmystood]

Seachem Prime or Tetra Aquasafe.

I second that. These are two of the best brands in my view. Seachem Prime is probably the best for smaller tanks (i.e. anything below 300litres).

 

[jarthel]

Seachem Prime or Tetra Aquasafe.

Seachem Prime is probably the best for smaller tanks (i.e. anything below 300litres).

any reason for this? maybe a link to a discussion? I asked since my tank is 380L.

 

[timmystood]

It is still as effective in tanks above 300litres. However, in the bigger tanks I am a fan of using pond conditioner as it is much more cost-effective.

 

[jarthel]

It is still as effective in tanks above 300litres. However, in the bigger tanks I am a fan of using pond conditioner as it is much more cost-effective.

okay. but with prime dosage 5ml = 200L. 500mL bottle is good for 100K liters. that's a of water!

 

[OldMan47]

That is indeed a lot of water Jarthel. I use a very fine dropper that only holds 1 ml when full. It makes it easy for me to measure very small amounts of Prime. I use a bit more than the recommended amount because my water supplier does not warn when they jump up the chlorination levels. Even so, I do a 20 liter water change using about 1/2 to 3/4 ml of Prime

 

[jarthel]

I looked at seachem's website and they have more concentrated form of prime (seachem safe) in a powder form. though the only problem I can see is how to measure such small dosage (100mg = 60L).