Water conditioner

[finnfinnfriend]

I was just wondering...Is it correct to just add the drops in, or do you have to stir the water after adding the drops?

[Perseusmom]

I always give mine a a few shakes after I add it cause I use gallon jugs for my water changes. I really dont think you have to though.

[Freyja]

I add the drops to my container when it's half-filled so that when I add the rest of the water it mixes. Don't know if it makes a difference.

[Bettanewbie60]

I always premix my water in gallon jugs, so it's ready for water changes. I'm not sure how to add it right in the tank.

[tpocicat]

I add the new conditioner as my tank is filling, I use a python.

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by tpocicat

I add the new conditioner as my tank is filling, I use a python.

So then it must be okay to just ad the drops to the new water before pouring in without stirring, right?

[Eduka]

Sorry to kinda hijack, but can adding too much conditioner harm the fish?

[battered]

Yeah, Prime claims to detoxify chlorine/chloramines/ammonia immediately. I've had no problems just pouring the water right in after adding Prime.

@Eduka: Generally, no. It's safe to overdose up to 10x the normal amount of Prime (some do this in an emergency if ammonia/nitrates are high).

[finnfinnfriend]

Originally Posted by battered

Yeah, Prime claims to detoxify chlorine/chloramines/ammonia immediately. I've had no problems just pouring the water right in after adding Prime.

@Eduka: Generally, no. It's safe to overdose up to 10x the normal amount of Prime (some do this in an emergency if ammonia/nitrates are high).

Well I know it works immediately, but do you have to stir it in at all?

[battered]

Originally Posted by battered

Yeah, Prime claims to detoxify chlorine/chloramines/ammonia immediately. I've had no problems just pouring the water right in after adding Prime.

@Eduka: Generally, no. It's safe to overdose up to 10x the normal amount of Prime (some do this in an emergency if ammonia/nitrates are high).

I don't, and I haven't had any problems. I also think that when you pour the water into the tank, it somewhat "mixes" the water by itself.