no prime needed?

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Oscarito

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Hi everyone I recently called my local water supply and asked if they put chloramine or chlorine in there water and he said they don't put any chemicals in the water so can I just do water changes without adding prime or safe coat or should I still add some to be safe thanks.
 
your avatar says you're in LA..? either that's inaccurate (& you're on a well, elsewhere), or some flunky answered the water dept phone. all major cities have to treat the water.
 
Hi everyone I recently called my local water supply and asked if they put chloramine or chlorine in there water and he said they don't put any chemicals in the water so can I just do water changes without adding prime or safe coat or should I still add some to be safe thanks.
Definitely still put prime. do not believe him lol...
 
If you want to go for it, other don't use conditioners as well

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There was a time a few years ago when I didn't use anything for my tanks, just pure tap water. I honestly believe it just depends on how good or bad your water is. I don't live in the country, just a small town. I now use it though and have for the past year or so only simple to be safe, never lost a fish the other way though. I plan on getting a big RODI unit to be extra sure and do away with prime in all.
 
I just googled the Downy water quality report, it appears because your water comes from a deep well, no chlorine or chloramine is added, and because of the lack of microbial contamination, none is needed..
If this is accurate there is no need for conditioners.
 
I just googled the Downy water quality report, it appears because your water comes from a deep well, no chlorine or chloramine is added, and because of the lack of microbial contamination, none is needed..
If this is accurate there is no need for conditioners.

If this is the case and he has soft water I will officially hate my city forever....

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