Using Prime - Cichlid Tank

[RajaRojoDiablo]

I started a new 90G tank the week after Christmas. I added Prime to the water and I do 25% to 30% water changes every four days. I have a FX5 filter with proper media.

My question is - should I be adding Prime every time I do my water change? It says it removes chlorine , detoxifies amonia, etc....

I don't know what made me think of it, but for some reason I think I should be adding Prime during water changes. Thanks!

 

[ballinouttacntrol]

yes, the only time chlorine is added to your tank is when new water is added...so it'd make sense to add prime everytime you add new water

 

[VRWC]

Yes. Heres a poll I took on when to add water conditioner.

Lots of good info...with an especially informative response from Japes and his reply from Seachem.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297738

 

[inssane]

Yes, removes chloramines and adds slime coat for the fish.
I have been doing this for 20 years, yes since I was a kid, and I changed my water last year like I do every week, 30% change and filled it with my python FORGOT to add prime and I lost a Discus and 3 Tetras!! I was boggled for a few days until I realized my fauxpa (sp?).
First time that had ever happened to me, so the answer is yes

 

[RajaRojoDiablo]

Cool, thank you. I feel like such a moron (although new to the hobby) for not adding during the last 6 weeks of water changes.

 

[inssane]

No worries - that's why there are message boards and helpful people.
I felt like a moron for losing $90 worth of fish to something so simple
Comes with the territory - it's more heartbreaking if mistakes happen on the marine side...