Aquarium Water Conditioners Information/Reviews

[Carl]

I've updated this article from the "Aquarium/Pond Answers web site
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/04/aquarium-water-conditioners.html

HERE IS AN EXCERPT:
"The basic premise of an aquarium (or pond) water conditioner is to remove chlorine from tap water via Redox Reduction.
The most common active ingredient is sodium thiosulfate, however other similar sulfate based reducers or combinations there of are also used, especially in more advanced water conditions. This is why many have a subtle “rotten egg” sulfur smell.
As well, there are many other reducers that can break down chlorine including Vitamin C (albeit generally not always as rapidly at safe doses, reference Tap Water in Aquarium/Pond; Vitamin C Use). Even UVC energy from a True UV Sterilizer will slowly break down chlorine."

AND this example from the reviews section:
"AAP Res-Q
This is THE PREMIER freshwater conditioner used by professionals and should be part of ANY SERIOUS aquarium keepers inventory.

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."

[Carl]

I've further updated the Aquarium Answers article about Aquarium Water Conditioners
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/04/aquarium-water-conditioners.html

Here is an excerpt:
"AAP ProAqua is a product originally created by Aquatronics that has been brought back by AAP Professional Treatments. This has been an aquarium professionals go to product for water conditioner when heavy metals are present and/or instant aging of the water is required (in particular, often in Amazon River biotope aquariums).
I personally was never without this product in my aquarium maintenance kit, as while it was not my regular go to water conditioner for most of my clients aquariums, when a situation called for this product, there was and still is NOTHING similar in the market place!

AAP ProAqua is a very unique water conditioner as it removes metal ions, including iron & zinc. As well, ProAqua removes chlorine.
Safe for ALL fish and invertebrates both marine and freshwater"



Carl