Post by Carl on Oct 5, 2018 13:48:11 GMT -5
"Aquarium Water Conditioners; Review, Information"
I've updated this article from our "Aquarium Answers" library has been updated.
Here are a couple excerpts:
"How Much Water Conditioner to Use?
Often many manufacturers will suggest a dose equal to the entire tank water volume while another might suggest a dose amount equal only to the amount of water changed.
Which is correct?
The simple answer is both are correct.
Generally with an established aquarium, just using the amount of water conditioner as per the the volume of water changed is all that is needed.
However, since most water conditioners are Redox Reducers and help with natural slime coat production, if your fish are stressed, sick, or the tank is new, it might be best to use a dose equal to the entire aquarium water volume.
So this said, my general recommendation is to use a good water conditioner such as Prime at full dose, after ALL water changes, even if RO or DI water is used if only for the Redox and slime coat benefits.
Finally; Since most all aquarium/pond water conditioners are redox reducers designed to neutralize chlorine, a redox oxidizer; the use of any of these water conditioners after introduction of a strong oxidizer such as Potassium Permanganate will immediately neutralize this product.
Here is a little experiment I use to check the effectiveness of water conditioners;
Add Potassium Permanganate at double strength solution (according to manufacturers instructions) to a container of water, then add your water conditioner at recommended dose; the purple color of the Potassium Permanganate should immediately disappear indicating the effectiveness of your water conditioner and demonstrating how quickly it can remove chlorine (chlorine is an oxidizer like Potassium Permanganate, while the water conditioner is a reducer often containing Sodium Thiosulfate)."
AND
"AAP RES-Q;
AAP Res-Q is a product originally created by Aquatronics that has been brought back by AAP.
AAP/Aquatronics Res-Q is an excellent choice for a water conditioner when fish have frayed fins or have visible abuse.
AAP Res-Q is a most effective product with seven way action; RES-Q detoxifies and conditions water by polymeric complexing (bonding) of metallic ions.
REs-Q then coats the fish with a slippery medicated bandage of Quinine Hydrochloride, Sulfamethazine, n Alkyl dimethly Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, & Propyl Paraben.
Res-Q also balances osmotic processes, removes chlorine, clarifies water and aids in safe shipment of fish. Res-Q does not color the water with its use.
Great when used in conjunction of a Medicated Wonder Shell
The key ingredients that separate Res-Q from all other water conditioners are:
-Quinine Hydrochloride; An anti external parasitic (including Ich)
-Sulfamethazine; An anti microbial (think Triple Sulfa)
-n Alkyl dimethly Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; A phase-transfer catalysis, an important technology in the synthesis of anti-microbials which allows the other medications to better adhere to the fish epidermis
USE:
Used in lieu of other water conditioners if medication on the fish is indicated such as after injury or introduction of new fish.
As well squirting Res-Q directly on a fish after a medicated bath or when introducing to the aquarium is another recommended use for this water conditioner
Where to get:
*APP Res-Q
*Medicated Wonder Shell"
Carl
I've updated this article from our "Aquarium Answers" library has been updated.
Here are a couple excerpts:
"How Much Water Conditioner to Use?
Often many manufacturers will suggest a dose equal to the entire tank water volume while another might suggest a dose amount equal only to the amount of water changed.
Which is correct?
The simple answer is both are correct.
Generally with an established aquarium, just using the amount of water conditioner as per the the volume of water changed is all that is needed.
However, since most water conditioners are Redox Reducers and help with natural slime coat production, if your fish are stressed, sick, or the tank is new, it might be best to use a dose equal to the entire aquarium water volume.
So this said, my general recommendation is to use a good water conditioner such as Prime at full dose, after ALL water changes, even if RO or DI water is used if only for the Redox and slime coat benefits.
Finally; Since most all aquarium/pond water conditioners are redox reducers designed to neutralize chlorine, a redox oxidizer; the use of any of these water conditioners after introduction of a strong oxidizer such as Potassium Permanganate will immediately neutralize this product.
Here is a little experiment I use to check the effectiveness of water conditioners;
Add Potassium Permanganate at double strength solution (according to manufacturers instructions) to a container of water, then add your water conditioner at recommended dose; the purple color of the Potassium Permanganate should immediately disappear indicating the effectiveness of your water conditioner and demonstrating how quickly it can remove chlorine (chlorine is an oxidizer like Potassium Permanganate, while the water conditioner is a reducer often containing Sodium Thiosulfate)."
AND
"AAP RES-Q;
AAP Res-Q is a product originally created by Aquatronics that has been brought back by AAP.
AAP/Aquatronics Res-Q is an excellent choice for a water conditioner when fish have frayed fins or have visible abuse.
AAP Res-Q is a most effective product with seven way action; RES-Q detoxifies and conditions water by polymeric complexing (bonding) of metallic ions.
REs-Q then coats the fish with a slippery medicated bandage of Quinine Hydrochloride, Sulfamethazine, n Alkyl dimethly Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, & Propyl Paraben.
Res-Q also balances osmotic processes, removes chlorine, clarifies water and aids in safe shipment of fish. Res-Q does not color the water with its use.
Great when used in conjunction of a Medicated Wonder Shell
The key ingredients that separate Res-Q from all other water conditioners are:
-Quinine Hydrochloride; An anti external parasitic (including Ich)
-Sulfamethazine; An anti microbial (think Triple Sulfa)
-n Alkyl dimethly Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; A phase-transfer catalysis, an important technology in the synthesis of anti-microbials which allows the other medications to better adhere to the fish epidermis
USE:
Used in lieu of other water conditioners if medication on the fish is indicated such as after injury or introduction of new fish.
As well squirting Res-Q directly on a fish after a medicated bath or when introducing to the aquarium is another recommended use for this water conditioner
Where to get:
*APP Res-Q
*Medicated Wonder Shell"
Carl
