Chemicals to Alter Your Aquarium Water Aquarium water conditioners are any chemicals added to the aquarium water - either before the water is added to the fish tank or to the water in the fish tank itself - in order to "condition" or alter the water in some way. Conditioning the water can vary considerably from merely removing chlorine from tap water to altering the pH of the water. Generally, water conditioners fall into four categories: There is only one water conditioner you need, and that's a dechlorinator (and you may not even needIf you're on a municipal water supply, or you are on a well system where your water is stored and treated with chlorine or chloramine to keep the water safe and germ-free while it is being stored, you need a dechlorinator. Get a good one, they're cheap and easy to come by - all pet stores will carry several dechlorinators, and most pet stores will have a good dechlorinator that doesn't try to do a lot of other things, and is

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These special additives and water conditioners are not necessary for most aquariums, and can even lead to problems, not the least of which is water clarity. For the most part, any aquarium water conditioner other than a dechlorinator is something you want to avoid. There are a lot of "snake oils" out there being marketed to take money out of the pockets of unsuspecting new aquarium owners - and sometimes even veryRemember, these generally aren't necessary, and can often have unwanted, even dangerous side Particular aquarium water conditioners you want to avoid are bacteria boosters (sometimes now sold as biological filter starters or biological filter boosters), ammonia removers, water clarifiers, and pHCONTAINS BOTH AMQUEL® PLUS and NOVAQUA® PLUS WATER CONDITIONERS The AmQuel Plus and NovAqua Plus products that are included in these Aquarium Water Conditioning Kits will condition water (either tap water or bottled drinking water) to make it suitable for fishes and invertebrates.

AmQuel Plus and NovAqua Plus will also improve the conditions in existing aquariums. Many fishes are tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, but all fishes need good, clean, non-toxic water. Item No. 31311 Smart Start Conditioning Kit 1-ounce, treats up to 60 gallons Item No. 31314 Smart Start Conditioning Kit 4-ounce, treats up to 240 gallons Recommended equipment for setting up a freshwater environment includes the aquarium (buy as large a container as is practical for your situation -larger aquariums are more environmentally stable), a strong aerator to put oxygen in the water, a filter system of the right size for your aquarium, an inert gravel with a granular size of 1/8" to 3/16" and a heater (if you have chosen to keep tropical fishes). Begin by carefully rinsing your aquarium, filters and other underwater equipment, as well as any decorations and aquarium gravel that you plan to use. Rinse carefully using tap water; do not use soap. Prepare the water by filling the aquarium with tap water or bottled drinking water.

If you are setting up a saltwater aquarium, add the salt mix according to the manufacturer's instructions. For both fresh and salt water de-chlorinate and condition the water by treating it with AmQuel Plus and NovAqua Plus according to the instructions on the bottles. The bottles provided with this kit contain enough water conditioner to treat up to 240 gallons (908 liters) of water; both conditioners are nontoxic. Approximately 10 to 20 percent of the aquarium water should be changed weekly. Make up the fresh water change prior to its use and add theAmQuel Plus and NovAqua Plus. If you are keeping tropical fish add a small amount of heated water to ensure that the water in the aquarium and the new water are the same temperature before you add the new water. Use a thermometer to determine the proper temperature. Aquariums for tropical fishes should be between 72°-78° F (22°-25.5°C). Cold water aquariums, such as for goldfish, ideally should be 50°-65° F (10°-18.5°C). Many fishes are tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, but they all need good non-toxic water.

This is provided by adding the Kordon water conditioners to the water you use. IMPORTANT to be safe and avoid introducing diseases to fish already present in an aquarium, quarantine new fish arrivals in a separate aquarium for one month before adding them with the others. Use Kordon’s herbal Prevent Ich® or Ich Attack® during this time. WHAT ARE WATER CONDITIONERS? NovAqua Plus and AmQuel Plus in this Kit conditions water (such as from the tap or bottled drinking water) to make them suitable for aquatic life. Together these conditioners perform many essential functions for keeping fishes and invertebrates alive and healthy in fresh and saltwater aquaria. Both Kordon conditioners detoxify/remove chlorines, ammonia and chloramines, such as added by public utilities to tap water. •AmQuel Plus removes and detoxifies ammonia, chlorine, chloramines, and toxic pheromones. AmQuel Plus detoxifies all noxious nitrogen compounds in the water, including nitrites and nitrates.