heyandrea_ Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Can I use stress coat instead of cycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 You can use vics vapor rub if you like. Just depends what you want to use it for and why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 They are designed to do different things. Stress coat is a general tonic that helps fish regain their slime coating after being moved, injured or stressed. Also removes chlorine from the water during water changes. Cycle works to help seed your tank with good bacteria to set up the nitrogen cycle in a new filter when you first set it up. You shouldn't NEED to use either as a day to day thing in the tank, but they may be usefull in the right situation. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 There shouldn't be any need to use either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I prefer Vics myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 But I don't think heyandrea's fish have blocked noses Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyandrea_ Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Lol that mite make their eyes water! hahahaha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyandrea_ Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 So, I still need water conditioner of some sort tho right? Wat if the fish are stressed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Stop teasing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 You only need water conditioner if you have a lot of chlorine in your water supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 hey andrea, i dont think theres much chlorine in tga water, if any. wouldnt bother using anything. how much water are u changing at a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyandrea_ Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 about 20-25% - i only use the smallest amount anyway just incase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ring your local council and they can tell you if there is chlorine in the water supply. If there is you should use water conditioner as it will neutralize the chlorine, monochloramine,dichloramine and trichloramine, all of which are disinfectants and therefore not good for fish. Put stress coat down to experience and try to avoid buying stuff from the pet shop that you don't realy need and you will have more money to spend on good stuff like fish or plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Te Puke water has it thats for sure, some days it reeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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