gmen4life

has anyone used the additive kents cichlid chemistry? if so what ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON IT i pobably wont use it being my mbuna are spawning they way the tank is so why change anything?

alicem

I haven't used that particular product, but my thoughts are (and remember, you asked for it):
If it ain't broke, why fix it?
Your fish are spawning so that seems to indicate that things are in good order, congrats!

It's when we mess around with the water chemistry things tend to get unstable/dangerous for our fish and a worry/hassle for us.
Keeping your water clean with regular filter maintenance, routine substrate vacs and partial water changes is inexpensive and the best use of our time and money.

I'm not against spending money on this hobby, Lord knows it takes alot of $$...
It's a good idea to occasionally check your replacement water, as well as tank water, for fluctuations.
So, having test kits for pH, GH, and KH (that aren't too old) to do that is a good expense.
A good dechlorinator like Prime is money well spent.

Purchasing quality foods (& replacing them every 2 months), saving for better filters, new fangled heaters and more fishies
is where I want my hard earned cash to go.
Not on chemical additives when things are already balanced.

my 2 cents,
alicem

gmen4life

yeah i thought id get that answer i am always on top of water changes and use prime and i dont think my test kit would have the chance to get old lol i use it to much my wife says there goes the giant hand in the tank again lol yeah but thanks for your feed back

alicem

I agree that sometimes the water needs adjusting, but a person can also use household things to do that.
It's just that, if we are not consisitant with adjustments, that is when we can get into trouble.

You seem to be on track with your tank and that makes perfect water and conditions for your fish.

alicem

gmen4life

yeah so far so good here