Can I pour this directly to the fish? Or should I mix it in a gallon of water with the stress coat + while doing a water change?
1325522
NO, please DO NOT pour directly into fish tank . You need to mix it into a separate container first. Mix per directions into a container, pan ect. Stir as you are adding water into container. Unfortuntly I did not stir as I was adding water in pot and killed a few of my fish! I hope this has helped.
1325523
You can pour it directly in with the fish but I would try to put it in a place of water flow such as where your aerator makes bubbles or the output of your filter. It spreads it around faster this way
1325524
I have put it in directly, but probably would be better to dilute it with your water change.
1325525
Yes, you can. No dilution is necessary. I've been adding a capful twice a month directly. It doesn't bother fish and plants seem be like it.
1916969
I use a mini siphon and a bucket. Make sure you don't drain all the water. Then add clean water. I add my water conditioner in the bucket before adding it to the tank. Depending on what fish you have and how many will depend on how often you need to do water changes.
1297132
It is not necessary to mix this with water. You only need to broadcast (disperse somewhat evenly) directly into your pool.
214666
From what I understood/remember, you can put it directly into the tank, in the water. (I have mine in a hood) You could also lay in at base behind tank or "rig/tape" to top of tank outside/back perhaps?
1297131
I would mix it with water as it does not dissolve very well when just thrown in the pool, I will not but this brand again as it does not dissolve well then it sits on the bottom of the pool.
930765
You can mix it with cold water if you use a blender. When I want to have it iced. I do a little(1/2 C) of warm water, mix it and then add the cold to it and then ice and it comes out real good.
2208710
No, add it to current water. You may want to do a partial water change after everyone is better, but not now. NEVER take all the water out of your tank because you are removing the good bacteria you established when cycling your tank.
1533070
Not in that you would put it into water. It goes on the back of the aquarium. If you are considering this one, the one I got was so faded and pale it looked nothing like the photo. I have now taken it off. It was just a very pale washed out blue and if you looked real close you might see the "ocean floor" like the picture on amazon shows.
1112617
I used this and made a broth with the lobster shells. I've not used the fish base. It seems like you should just use one or the other, not both. Good luck!
1639567
The instructions say mix with food. That's what I do. I would ask the company, if u want to put in the water. It will prably taste very funny.
974479
Add slowly and let water clear. I pulled my fish and had them in buckets. Cleaned all my existing gravel and used it as a base layer followed by eco complete. It took nearly 3 hours to drain, clean, and replant. I did not wait for my water to clear completely before reintroducing My fishy friends but they lived. My aquarium looks amazing. This is good stuff.
775856
Absolutely. It doesn't dissolve well in cold water so I start with warm, put in the product & mix until dissolved, then fill the rest of the sink basin with cold water.
568424
What kind of fish? Make sure you are putting fish that can tolerate cold water- not tropical fish sold in most fish stores. Also, make sure that your water doesn't have too many chemicals in it. Sometimes they can die from shock if they're put into water that is very different than the water they are used to. It is recommended to get them used to the new water slowly by floating the bag in the new water, then releasing bits of new water into their bag every 10 minutes or so, then dumping the whole bag in. Also, this tank should only really hold one or two small fish. Some fish are communal and will die of stress from being alone. A beta would be ideal. Good luck! What kind of fish? Make sure you are putting fish that can tolerate cold water- not tropical fish sold in most fish stores. Also, make sure that your water doesn't have too many chemicals in it. Sometimes they can die from shock if they're put into water that is very different than the water they are used to. It is recommended to get them used to the new water slowly by floating the bag in the new water, then releasing bits of new water into their bag every 10 minutes or so, then dumping the whole bag in. Also, this tank should only really hold one or two small fish. Some fish are communal... » Read More What kind of fish? Make sure you are putting fish that can tolerate cold water- not tropical fish sold in most fish stores. Also, make sure that your water doesn't have too many chemicals in it. Sometimes they can die from shock if they're put into water that is very different than the water they are used to. It is recommended to get them used to the new water slowly by floating the bag in the new water, then releasing bits of new water into their bag every 10 minutes or so, then dumping the whole bag in. Also, this tank should only really hold one or two small fish. Some fish are communal and will die of stress from being alone. A beta would be ideal. Good luck! « Show Less
286058
you can add water conditioner to the tank immediately after the water change. It shouldn't hurt your fish.
1054138
I am using Stress coat only during water changes ones a week or when adding new fish. It's not affect to water parameters PH, KH or GH. I redused dosage to 50% due to my tank is well cycled. Usually I prefer stay away from any extra chemical treatments. Only if it's necessary. Salt I am using only in carantine tank and never in main aquarium due to PH going up. I have a lot of plants, so I am trying to keep myPH between 6.6-7.4
1810069
I would not. shake it hard, and set it on its lid. Shake several times a day. After about a day empty into a wide mouth container. I will put it into hot water for 10-20 mins and then pour. I also micro wave it for about 10 sec. and rep our. I get the vast majority of it that way.
1016921
Use straight, no mixing required.Although i do not know the mix % to water feels heavier than 50/50, Genuine M/B fluid products are worth the money IMO.....