Will an API Ammonia Test still test positive for ammonia in the tank after this is added? Does it work like AmmoLock-detoxifies but does not remove?
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I don't know as I haven't performed those kinds of tests. What I will say is that there is a lot less yellowing of water and it seems to stay CLEAR, a lot longer.
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Not sure. Pretty sure I had some faulty test kits. No sure if it works it not. I read the reviews on my test kits and I'm pretty sure it was those that were bad.
1865302
Yes, you can use ParaGuard in conjunction with Prime. On the official Seachem forums, here is what a Seachem support admin has to say about using the two together: "ParaGuard will not impact ammonia levels nor give a false positive reading....I also would recommend using Prime in conjunction with the ParaGuard in order to keep your fish safe from ammonia toxicity. You can dose with the Prime every 48 hours as needed." http://www.seachem.com/support/forums/showthread.php?t=3676
138126
I put marine land Diamond Blend Premium Carbon-Ammonia neutralizing blend in the cartridge and I place Marineland Rite-Size bonded filter pad in front of the cartridge in the filter. The filter pad traps the larger/medium particles and keeps the cartridge clean longer. The Premium blend works much better to keep the ammonia down in the tank than just plain carbon.
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Information taken from their personal info email sent to me: Yes, and no the Demi permanent does not have ammonia/ while the permanent does it has Ammonium Hydroxide (solution of ammonia in water)both have PPD (Phenylenediamine) can cause an allergic reaction in some. I had no problems with the product and will continue to use it. for more info http://www.esalon.com/safetyprecautions or Customer support# 866-550-2424 8am-6pm pst
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We have this test meter for our community well. We fluorinate according to the EPA guidelines. It works well when it is calibrated. You have to have the 1% fluoride solution and the tabs to calibrate the meter. We had the meter for about 4 months and the sensor went bad. The company replaced it immediately at no cost but with the wrong part. It took several weeks to replace it with the right part. It was on B/O for some time. Now that we use it daily I can get an idea of the level we need to be at. It's a field test and they are not 100% but close enough for what we need. When our levels were low the meter just gave a Lo code. It am not confident it would give you a zero reading you may be looking for.
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It did cause slight PH fluctuations but what I did was keep a very close eye on my fish. I was ready to go if something happened but for me the shifts in PH were very very minor. I ran an air stone at night to desaturate excess Co2 since plants don't use it at night. Without taking any responsibility if you lose fish, I think you are safe. I keep ghost shrimp and a male Betta in a 20 gallon and they are fine. If you are maintaining all of your other parameters and your tank is healthy I don't believe you would have a PH imbalance large enough to do harm. Just make sure you use a test kit for a while when you start using the Co2. Test kits are a very important tool. I will post a picture of my tank using this product.
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I am using in the top basket: Fluval Universal Filter Media Bags - one filled with ammonia remover and another with activated carbon. The second basket: Seachem Purigen in a Seachem Filter Media bag (very fine mesh able to contain the Purigen) and in the 3rd basket: Seachem Matrix Bio Media in the bottom, I have an 125gal tank and this works well for me.
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I've used this and the liquid version in my front loading HE washer and the diapers come out clean. Sometimes the liners will stain, but there is never any residue or ammonia smells leftover. Be sure to follow the recommendations for washing cloth diapers in whatever kind of washer you have - high efficiency washers often need alternate settings for cloth diapers since you will want more water for them.
956010
Derby I'm not sure. It says it removes lead, chlorine, ammonia, and cysts. I would contact the manufacturer to make sure.
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As others have said, the tank is not pre-purged. I experienced the same problem you had; the first two places I took it, both U-Hauls, said they could purge, but then were unable to. I called on the next one, and the third try, a local propane company, purged and filled the tank without a problem. The tank itself is excellent, with this one startup situation. I recommend that anyone buying this tank call around first to make sure the company can (and knows how to) purge. After the first time, as I'm sure you know by now, purging is no longer necessary.
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The bottle I received does not have an expiration date. I had to deviate from the directions a little bit. The amount directed to add to the tank never produced enough ammonia to register on a test so I always had to add more. I still have a lot left but will probably never use this bottle again because my tank has been completely cycled and all my fish are happy and healthy. I do recommend the fish less cycle process.
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It tests pH up to 8.8, Ammonia up to 8.0 ppm, Nitrite up to 5.0 ppm, and Nitrate up to 160ppm. Those are the only things you can test with this kit.
2196403
I don't think this contain ammonia but just to make sure you should ask this question to the maker. This product is odorless and flavorless. Hope this is helpful for you!
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I know it doesnt look like there are threads but it does thread on. FYI, If you have fish in your pond dont make the same mistake I did. I bought this same pre-filter and a pump and that was it. I found out 2 months later my ammonia is sky hi. I needed to buy a Bio filter and ended up buying a bio and mechanical filter all in one and didnt need the pre-filter anymore.
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Yes. This will eliminate odor in the Grey Water Tank. You don't want to drain your holding tanks until they are reasonably full so that you get a good "flush".
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No, the tank I received a few months ago was NOT pre-purged. There was a sticker on the tank that stated it must first be purged.