Re: Tetra Easy Balance killed my fish....:-(

[Dinky]

"Granny" > wrote in message
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| Just a warning to anyone who decides to try this stuff - it killed
3
| of my fish within 48 hours.
|
| I have a 46 gallon, established tank. After reading up on Easy
Balance
| I decided to try it. The dose is one teaspoon per 5 gallons. I
put 7 teaspoons
| in. I took note of the instructions, which say it is only to be
used on
| understocked, well aerated aquariums with good filtration systems.
|


Can I ask why you added chemicals to an otherwise healthy aquarium?
This is a good example of why I try to talk people out of using
chemicals or medication if there are any other options available.

billy


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[Dinky]

"Granny" > wrote in message
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|
|
| Well, now that you've gotten a little (apparently much needed) ego
| boost, would you care to hazard a guess as to what caused this
| reaction?
|


Wow, aren't we testy. I wasn't insulting you, though with the
attitude you're displaying I doubt you believe me.


<plonk>


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[Flash Wilson]

On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 21:34:18 GMT, Granny > wrote:
>Just a warning to anyone who decides to try this stuff - it killed 3
>of my fish within 48 hours.

I tried it when it was new out (and came free with Aquasafe).

I didn't notice any benefit - or any harm.

If you are using it to reduce water changes, can I suggest that instead
you add carbon to your filter to remove nasties and dissolved organic
compounds, keep live plants to take out nitrate, and feed only the
minimum so there is no wastage rotting on the bottom of the tank, or
get a bottom feeder or three, like cory cats or yoyo loaches. Keep the
filter running well. I have additional aeration too. Using this
method, I make water changes about once a month at about 10-15%
as well as topping up with fresh water regularly. You do also need
to watch for "old tank syndrome" i.e. pH levels dropping over time,
which only water changes can address effectively - if you suffer pH
drops, step the water changes back up a bit.

I'm not saying my way is ideal but that it works for me.

I would address the reason you used easy balance, and use a
non-chemical alternative. As I said, I've not had a problem with
it, but I wouldn't actually buy and use it either.


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