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Post by abm on Jan 20, 2005 16:07:19 GMT -5
I've been using Novaqua and Amquel+ for a long time in all of my tanks. Last time I went online supply shopping I got a bottle of Prime to use when I run out of the other products. Will it cause my bettas a problem when I make the switch?
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Post by amanichen on Jan 20, 2005 16:10:21 GMT -5
Nope =)
Although, I wouldn't recommend switching them from rgular to decaf...they kinda go crazy.
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Post by abm on Jan 20, 2005 16:30:38 GMT -5
Cool, thanks  Also, in another thread there was a discussion on Amquel+ vs. the "old" Amquel.... I have both on hand (due to a ridiculously active packrat syndrome I seem to suffer from  ) - does it matter which I use, and are there any contraindications to using either? If I recall the thread correctly, the concern was that Amquel+ makes claims about removing stuff from the water that it doesn't appear to remove... as long as it neutralizes the chlorine and chloramines, I'm ok with it - although the ammonia claim is a big stress reliever for me. Any thoughts? |
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Post by amanichen on Jan 20, 2005 17:25:47 GMT -5
Basically, Kordon, the company who markets and distributes Amquel+, slapped claims on the label that said it dealt with nitrite and nitrate. Research shows that it really only masks readings on cheap test kits.
Amquel+ has a pH buffer in it, so you can use either one.
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Post by abm on Jan 20, 2005 17:32:54 GMT -5
Ok, cool. So it does bind the ammonia? And I think "plain" Amquel says it does also...any problem with those claims, as far as you know?
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Post by amanichen on Jan 20, 2005 17:36:27 GMT -5
Ok, cool. So it does bind the ammonia? And I think "plain" Amquel says it does also...any problem with those claims, as far as you know? Nope, both work for that. |
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Post by abm on Jan 20, 2005 17:47:04 GMT -5
Good job Then all is right with the world  |
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) - does it matter which I use, and are there any contraindications to using either? If I recall the thread correctly, the concern was that Amquel+ makes claims about removing stuff from the water that it doesn't appear to remove... as long as it neutralizes the chlorine and chloramines, I'm ok with it - although the ammonia claim is a big stress reliever for me. 