Mixing chemicals question.

[convbmw]

Hello all,
I use amquel + and NovAqua and prime. I have had GREAT results on managing.
I had come cyano issues and I used a buffer and it worked WONDERS.
Can anyone chime in on a suggested order of use and the time NOT to use in between ??
Thank you in advance.

 

[oceansidefish]

As far as I remember from my freshwater days Amquel and Prime are pretty much the same thing, I believe the NovAqua is as well. You may be overdosing... Also if you had cyano and didn't take care of it's source it will most likely be back. I always suggest getting an RO/DI unit for tanks, that eliminates the need to add chemicals. If you are running FOWLR many people do just fine with straight tap, however many have problems. I would suggest treating the water before mixing the salt in. Personally I would stick to the prime and ditch the rest.

 

[natclanwy]

Can you provide some info to why you are using them? You should be able to run your tank with zero additives whether its a fish only or a reef tank.

 

[oceansidefish]

I am assuming he is using them to de-chlorinate tap water...