Looking for Answers about Tetra EasyBalance®?

I am questioning the source of Crushes info.on Easy balance. I have frogs and find no where that it says not safe for invertebrates. Yes/no?

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Yes, you add it with the fish in the tank. As per the instructions, it is one teaspoon per 5 gallons of water. Make sure you have plenty of filtration and aeration in the tank.

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I would recommend testing the water first. If they are present, you can add Aquasafe to help remove harmful metals from the water.
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This can happen if there is a lot of waste in the tank or some other issue. No, do not use the Water Clarifier at the same time. It would be better to either use fresh filter media, polyfilter, or do a small partial water change if it does not clear in a few hours.

BREX

Easy balance is a great product to use weekly to help keep high quality water conditions in between water changes; however is not the ONLY product used to maintain a tank, especially not a new tank. Firstly, if you are using tap water that contains chlorine and/or chloramine, you’ll need to use a de-chlorinator such as AquaSafe to insure that the water is safe before adding fish to the water, or before adding new water to a tank already containing fish. Secondly, many new fish owners lose fish due to high ammonia levels in the water that would normally be controlled by friendly bacteria found in an established tank. Because of this I always recommend using a bacterial treatment such as Safe Start that adds live bacteria to your water to help make sure that fish make it through the break in period. This type of treatment would need to be used AFTER the fish have been introduced to the tank, as the ammonia produced by the fish is the food source that allows the bacteria to live.

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Easy Balance will not change your pH but will make your current pH more stable. So to change your pH you'll need to use another product.

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The AquaSafe would be 7 drops per gallon. The EasyBalance would be about four drops per gallon. While you do want to keep these dosages in mind, neither product is particularly dangerous if overdosed. The AquaSafe can produce a lot of foam on the surface of the aquarium if too much is added. The EasyBalance might contribute to cloudy water if too much is used.

Whenever adding any chemical to an aquarium you want to have aeration in the tank, to prevent oxygen levels from dropping to dangerous levels.

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Thank you for your interest in our product. EasyBalance and aquarium salt do not have the same benefits, so yes, we would recommend continuing with the salt, depending on your reason for using it.
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BREX

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No, that is normal for that product. These are the nitraban molecules that settle into the gravel.

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BREX

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No, it is never safe to add more than one chemical at a time. Never add a water clarifier with a medication or algaecide, for example. Chemical reactions may be negative.

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BREX

No, EasyBalance is not formulated for saltwater aquariums. We recommend visiting our sister company, www.instantocean.com, for more information about water care for marine tanks.

EasyBalance is not recommended nor safe for saltwater tanks. Please refer to the water care section of our sister company, www.instantocean.com.

Easy Balance is designed to keep the maintenance down on the tank. You may want to test the ammonia & nitrate level in the tank. Make sure you are not overfeeding. Be sure to perform a 25% water change every two -four weeks.
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Theoretically, if the filter is properly sized you would not need an additional air pump. Water movement, circulating the water from the top to the bottom you would mix water with more oxygen in it to the bottom. You might try it first without the air pump. If you notice the fish are always at the top, if the tank is tall, if need an air pump to run an ornament, if you like the way the bubbles look, then you would need an air pump. You would need to purchase an air pump, airline tubing, check valve, and an air stone to disperse the air as smaller bubbles.Thanks.

New Feature: Nitrate Reduction with Nitraban™– Serves as a nutrient for denitrifying bacteria that consume the oxygen releasing nitrogen from the aquarium. On average the nitrate concentration will drop below 40mg/l.

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Easy Balance is safe for tanks with crabs, as long as it is dosed properly & the filration is working properly.
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Thank you for your interest in our product. Easy Balance should be used on established aquariums(older than 3 months).
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You need to use water conditioner any time you add water to the tank. The biological supplement should be any time you are doing very large water changes or adding fish to the tank.

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No. Turtles can absorb chemicals through their skin. The only safe product is something like Aquasafe. A turtle tank should not need Easy Balance. They are a lot of work, but they require a weekly 50% water change to keep them and their tank in good shape. For more info on turtles, visit www.turtlerescues.com.

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We have two formulas on the market now, one with, and one without, Nitraban. Sounds like your store is just carrying the one without. The old version is still very much available. It is now called Easy Balance Plus. If your store won't order it, it is available through www.petmountain.com and www.drsfostersmith.com.

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