stress coat

saltysteven · 10/18/2007, 05:53 AM

is stress coat used ? i was told to buy some for when adding new fish and in other circumstances but i wasnt sure.

yes or no?

NirvanaFan · 10/18/2007, 06:55 AM

I'm not really sure about others but I've never used it before.

wildcrazyjoker8 · 10/18/2007, 07:03 AM

I used it in the past. It seems to be more geared around freshwater than salt. Stress coat drove my skimmer crazy for about a week. I stopped using it.

saltysteven · 10/18/2007, 07:06 AM

is there something to put in the tank when adding new fish or after a aquascaping in a live tank?

taillonjohn · 10/18/2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by saltysteven
is there something to put in the tank when adding new fish or after a aquascaping in a live tank?

no, not under normal circumstances

Savas · 10/18/2007, 08:35 AM

My understanding is that stress coat is basically aloe vera juice - it sure smells and feels like it. I have used it in my tank (no skimmer) with no problems. You use such a small amount per gallon. I am not sure it does any good, but it did not seem to hurt either. My thought is that if it has no proven benefit, why waste your money.

Piscator · 10/18/2007, 09:06 AM

I use it exclusively in my fw tanks for new additions and w/c. I think I remember using in my sw once a long time ago and having my skimmer go nuts on me.

I wouldn't use it for sw. Just follow normal QT procedures for new additions, acclimating appropriately, and chose tank mates carefully.

Best wishes,

ledford1 · 10/18/2007, 10:31 AM

I think when I was first getting into the hobby, I doese Stress Coat in the tank to help new additions. I don't do that any longer.

Since those early days, I have only used Stress Coat when moving.

loosecannon · 10/18/2007, 06:10 PM

I do not have a r.o.d. . so I put a shot of stress coat in a 1 gal. jug of water and air stone for 1 week. Then I put 5 gal. in a bucket with salt and mix for another week. No skimmer problums, or alge ether. And no puting 5 gal. two 1 down the drine!

demonsp · 10/18/2007, 06:23 PM

I would not use it. The important things are adjusting to salinity level and water tempature. And the slower the better. Also leaving lights out first day.

ccoral · 10/19/2007, 10:53 AM

do not use for saltwater specially tanks with skimmers it will make your skimmer go crazy until it is removed.
It has polymers that will cause bubbles to bond longer.

dileggi · 10/19/2007, 11:46 AM

Not sure if it helps, but I've been using it in my BC and have had no problems with it. But, the tank isn't that old yet. It has not killed off my LR or either Green Chromis, so I would have to think it's safe, but that's just my opinion.

doadster · 10/19/2007, 12:12 PM

sorry for the bump....but was wondering if anyone uses maine-max in their tank.

10/18/2007, 05:53 AM	#1
saltysteven Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bethany, ct Posts: 851	stress coat is stress coat used ? i was told to buy some for when adding new fish and in other circumstances but i wasnt sure. yes or no?

10/18/2007, 08:35 AM	#6
Savas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland / St. Thomas once a month Posts: 764	My understanding is that stress coat is basically aloe vera juice - it sure smells and feels like it. I have used it in my tank (no skimmer) with no problems. You use such a small amount per gallon. I am not sure it does any good, but it did not seem to hurt either. My thought is that if it has no proven benefit, why waste your money. __________________ If you can get your wife hooked into reef keeping, you can spend all the money you want! Current Tank Info: 24 gallon Aquapod Nanotuners 4.32 T-5 lighting upgrade; 24 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting; 12 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting.

10/18/2007, 09:06 AM	#7
Piscator Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Whitinsville MA Posts: 264	I use it exclusively in my fw tanks for new additions and w/c. I think I remember using in my sw once a long time ago and having my skimmer go nuts on me. I wouldn't use it for sw. Just follow normal QT procedures for new additions, acclimating appropriately, and chose tank mates carefully. Best wishes, __________________ -Jason Prayer is Protein Skimming for the Soul Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. + 30 Gal sump, PC lights, LR, Skimmer, fuge; 30 gal. livebearer tank; 55 gal. SA Cichlid tank in progress...

10/18/2007, 06:10 PM	#9
loosecannon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: port kent Posts: 1,292	I do not have a r.o.d. . so I put a shot of stress coat in a 1 gal. jug of water and air stone for 1 week. Then I put 5 gal. in a bucket with salt and mix for another week. No skimmer problums, or alge ether. And no puting 5 gal. two 1 down the drine! __________________ I like getting WET! Current Tank Info: 44gal. 40 gal. 75 gal. 30gal. and working on a 75gal. rigt

10/18/2007, 06:55 AM	#2
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	I'm not really sure about others but I've never used it before.

10/18/2007, 07:03 AM	#3
wildcrazyjoker8 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Odenton MD Posts: 25	I used it in the past. It seems to be more geared around freshwater than salt. Stress coat drove my skimmer crazy for about a week. I stopped using it.

10/18/2007, 07:06 AM	#4
saltysteven Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bethany, ct Posts: 851	is there something to put in the tank when adding new fish or after a aquascaping in a live tank?

10/18/2007, 10:31 AM	#8
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	I think when I was first getting into the hobby, I doese Stress Coat in the tank to help new additions. I don't do that any longer. Since those early days, I have only used Stress Coat when moving.

10/18/2007, 06:23 PM	#10
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	I would not use it. The important things are adjusting to salinity level and water tempature. And the slower the better. Also leaving lights out first day.

10/19/2007, 10:53 AM	#11
ccoral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 468	do not use for saltwater specially tanks with skimmers it will make your skimmer go crazy until it is removed. It has polymers that will cause bubbles to bond longer.

10/19/2007, 11:46 AM	#12
dileggi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: S. Philly PA Posts: 1,171	Not sure if it helps, but I've been using it in my BC and have had no problems with it. But, the tank isn't that old yet. It has not killed off my LR or either Green Chromis, so I would have to think it's safe, but that's just my opinion.

10/19/2007, 12:12 PM	#13
doadster Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: camarillo, ca Posts: 181	sorry for the bump....but was wondering if anyone uses maine-max in their tank.