Can I mix this with API Quick Start and API Stress Coat+ in a gallon every time I do water changes weekly? Or just pour it directly in my 5.5 tank?
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In short, you don't need the Stress Zyme if you already are using the Quick Start. Here's a longer answer: The API Stress Coat is primarily a de-chlorinator and has aloe added to help maintain a healthy slime coat on the fish so this should always be added to the water and mixed before adding to the tank. The API Quick Start is meant to jump start the biological cycling of a tank and is only needed for new tanks or potentially semi established tanks that have a spike in ammonia and nitrite levels which could be caused by adding more fish. You can stop using this once your water chemistry has stabilized. API Stress Zyme is very similar in function to the Quick Start and is generally chosen to improve water clarity or stabilize chemistry in more established tanks. You don't need to use both simultaneously and would probably never see the difference compared to using just one. On another note, I always add my bacteria after there is no chance there is any chlorine so they have a better chance of proliferating. I would add either the Quick Start or the Stress Zyme the day after a water change, directly into the tank.
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I just pour it directly into the tank when I do the water change, not sure if it would make a difference if you mixed it in a separate gallon each time. Hope this helps.
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I haven't had n e problem with this product & have been using it for a while. It really isn't needed, unless your not doing frequent water changes. I do my normal water changes & use this when I've been lazy & haven't gotten around to doing a water change for a while. If it helps, next time pour it into or near the filter so it can get broken down quicker. Or mix it into what ever water your going to add to your tank if your adding it during a water change.
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yes you can, but be aware it will cloud the tank for a few days until it settles so it might be better to do it when you need to do a water change. AND remember to never rinse this substrate before putting ti into the tank it has live cultured bacteria already in it.
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It is NOT premixed. You need to buy some distilled water. I read of a couple mix ratios on this but the consensus was 50/50. I mixed up a quart to top mine off. My mechanic does not stock it, and many auto stores did not. Mechanic said just bring in my jug when it's time to flush. I have no idea if my gallon concentrate is enough for that or not. We'll see when the time comes.
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Yes add at the same time. Test your water everyday. Go on the tetra website tons of useful q&a;
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Sure, you could. I would recommend getting a full 5 gallon kit though. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Austin homebrew has some great kits to choose from.
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I never do I just mix it up. I don't set my timer. This Life force works so much faster than my other one. I did have a SilverGen .When I see the "goo" going down I pull it. Mix and store.. great stuff... Mix again before you use it too. You can also add a drop of hydrogen peroxide to the mixture to help make the mixture into smaller particles. Love my Lifeforce
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What I do is, use in 2 gallon sprayer, works great. Just mix for size of spray unit using. I always like to mix a little strong.
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Tap water can be used, but you need a water conditioner like API's Stresscoat. It's even better if you use API's Stresszyme, as well. That adds helpful bacteria to the water. Plus, you must be sure the water temperature is the same as in the tank. Frogs are cold blooded, and the temp change can kill them.
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Scrape off the areas that are gooey and wet then mix again and re pour. I found that it really helped when I mixed it up on a scale so I had the same amount of both in weight. Had no problems after that. Also I was told by the company to mix well in a disposable container for exactly a minute then pour in a new container and mix for another whole minute with a new mixing stick. Throw both containers away after that.
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Use half. Make sure it's spotless, dry, and warm. VERY THICK. Doesn't cover fast. I have a 5.5 gallon tank and used whole kit. Big mistake. Ended up leaving a half inch thick 2 lb pile in the bottom of my tank. Didn't help the tank was lightweight carbon fiber. Then it leaked again. Caswell replaced for free. Gotta cut in half, grind out and do over with HALF kit
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Well do you think you stirred it up long enough? It should be somewhat clear when you finished. Once you follow the amount to mix per gallon you should be good. But ya Im sure you probably should use it as soon as you can
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I would recommend every 3 months. Make sure you use chem pure elite. The forum seem to say it works better. They also use purigen 100. I have a 34 gallon. Reef sanctuary is a great forum to learn about tanks. I am also running a reef set up.
415341
You could, but it would be cheaper to buy the ingredients separately for a 5 gallon batch. 5 kits will run $125, whereas buying ingredients for a 5 gallon batch will run you about $30. You can find this recipe online most likely.
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I did just that! The eco-complete did not cloud my water at all,I did half the tank at a time and used my fingers to work it into the existing gravel,it comes with water in the bag and i drained that out then used a cup to and lowered it in a scoop at a time.My fish didnt mind at all,then did a 50% water change.I have had tropical fish for over 20 years and this was the easiest to use planted tank soil I have found!
2020743
mix 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of water and then water as you normally would when needed. I used the kelp on new seedlings just when they emerged, worked great.
415342
you could .. or I am pretty sure it is in their book, and that has a proper 5 gallon break down for this. If you are looking to do 5 Gallon batches you should consider finding recipes online and buying ingredients at a brew store online or in person (to save shipping) Were you going to brew it one gallon at a time and combine it in a fermentor? Good luck and keep brewing!