What water treatments do you use for bettas? I want to make sure my Ph and everything is good. I use this and aquarium salt(occasionally) any others??
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You can use Stress Coat to remove the chlorine from your water. Make sure you have a way to test your water. If the ph is too low, you can add a small amount of baking soda to raise it. If the ph is too high you need to buy "Ph Down" in order to lower it. If everything else on your test strips is okay, (and your water temperatures are okay) that's all you need to do.
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I am using Stress coat only during water changes ones a week or when adding new fish. It's not affect to water parameters PH, KH or GH. I redused dosage to 50% due to my tank is well cycled. Usually I prefer stay away from any extra chemical treatments. Only if it's necessary. Salt I am using only in carantine tank and never in main aquarium due to PH going up. I have a lot of plants, so I am trying to keep myPH between 6.6-7.4
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I raise bettas the Stress coat and fresh water salt is fine,temperature should be kept between 70-80 degrees,preferably 76.
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The water treatment or stress coat is good and you should make sure to do water changes. I would suggestgetting a good fish keeping book or check the internet for bettas care. Proper feeding, water changes, temperature of water and good maintenance are all important. Talk to others, talk to pet shop people,it can be relaxing and enjoyable. Good luck
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I also have Bettas and this gravel is fine. It is bigger than regular gravel and it is not sharp. Just make sure to rinse it off before putting it into your tank. It is not the best gravel to use for rooted plants but you can get floating plants like hornwort, Cabomba, water lettuce, anacharis, or red root floater.
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I have a freshwater tank so 'I' can't say for sure about saltwater .. My daughter has a saltwater tank and said that removing water is the only way to 'lose' salt percentages ..
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Ditto what mmw333 said. However, you do not need to have a heater with a Betta fish. If you want that is fine, and they are much more active with warmer water. ;-)
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I do not have any frogs but I do have a Betta in a 5 gallon tank and it works just fine! You can adjust the flow of the water which makes it nice for Bettas :)
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In the beginning b4 adding water & fish is the best time. Dont forget to let it cycle for a couple months. I lost a few fish starting too soon & during my substrate swap to this.
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I got the New Life Spectrum betta formula, 60g 11 to 12 oz. and my betta(s) do like it. It does not turn the water and is easier to clean than the flakes, I think anyway. Hope that helps.
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How do you judge effectiveness of a filter? I have a very healthy 55 gallon saltwater set up but this filter is only a part of my filtration. I wish they offered a larger one. I am certain this contributes to the success of my aquarium. The filter cartridge comes apart so you can change the filter media without constantly buying new cartridges. I don't have an issue with mineral build up, I'm sure if you have any kind of a serious build up it would impact the effectiveness, how could it not?
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I don't know if anyone has answered this for you or not. The treating you do to the water is to remove chlorine from it. Chlorine will not instantly kill your fish. I usually put in the dechlorinator after my tank is refilled. I put it directly into the fish tank. 2 years and I haven't had a problem yet :) I have a 30 gallon tank.
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Do not put salt in the water - use either good tap water or bottled. I have only ever used this iron flat. Hope this helps.
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I know nothing about salt water - but I have a 55 gal fresh water setup with a home made undergravel filter - just PVC pipes and the Cobalt Power head. It's been running for a few months now and I have not done anything with the tank or water and it's perfectly clear and the fish seem to be happy. So it works great for my setup.
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I have this in a 5 gal and it has worked wonderfully for my Betta. I added a good filter and cycled it first.Curious as to what you would put in a 1 gal, the smaller the tank the harder it it to maintain and it requires almost daily water changes when this small
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Yes its a great product! I would recommend 1/4 of the suggested amount to be used. First and foremost PH your water!!
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I watched my female betta jump up the waterfall part, swim around in the filter, then surf back out. (It turned out she was being bullied by other fish in the tank.) Maybe put a screen under/in front of the outflow? Or put a piece of sponge or nylon over the intake?
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In this tank, I do about a half-tank change once a month for my betta and it works fine. I have a snail in there that helps keep up with the algae and a moss ball to clean the water, too. There's not an actual filter in this one, just an air stone that I haven't needed to change.
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I wish I could help but I'm not sure about PH fluctuations with this product. Since I have Cichlids that love a high PH I no longer monitor it since my water is high in PH already and they are so hearty.
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I use this for my bettas..not just for conditioning the water, but when i breed them sometimes their fins get torn and this helps heal them and lowers the overall stress.