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04/12/2011, 06:20 PM
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Stress Coat?
I've got a big jug of this left over from my freshwater days. I only bought it about a year ago. I always put a few spoonfuls in after a water change.
Is this something I should put in a reef tank or should I give it away?
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04/12/2011, 09:56 PM
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I wouldn't use it in the reef tank just because of the protein skimmer. I bought the marine version of stress coat and it specifically says formulated to work with a protein skimmer. My guess is the freshwater one will foam really bad. I don't think most people use it though as I never see it mentioned... but I still do! if anything it helps restore the slime coat.
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04/12/2011, 10:04 PM
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I agree. Stress coat is full of unwanted fillers.
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04/12/2011, 10:07 PM
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It contains (concentrated) aloe vera, which is the main ingredient, and probably the only good thing in the bottle. The rest is mostly dechlorinated tap water.
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