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Dafridge Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 113 Votes: 17 Registered: 16-Jul-2003	hey all, i finished setting my 55 gallon tank up today. just beginnign the cycling process. i woanted to know if i could use water conditioners like "Stress Coat" when im adding the fish or is it not needed? Last edited by DAFRIDGE at 19-Aug-2005 18:57
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Kim Big Fish Posts: 327 Kudos: 436 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	Not if you're using RO water. Kim
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Dafridge Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 113 Votes: 17 Registered: 16-Jul-2003	yes i am using an R/O DI unit.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Stress coat is not needed when adding new fish, whether you are using ro water or not. The only time water conditioner would be needed is if you were using tap water and needed to do an emergency water change where you couldnt let the water sit and age. If you are running a protein skimmer you especially dont want to use a water conditioner....it will make the skimmer go crazy and produce a very wet foam.....most likely overflowing your skimmer and draining a good portion of water from your tank onto your floor.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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