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sweetansassy asked in PetsFish · 1 decade ago

Has any one used?

API Safe &Easy Aquarium wipes..... They say they are safe to use on the inside and the out side of the tank. Before i use would like to know if any one else has try these and how they work and if your fish did ok. and if it affected your water.

Update:

I have use cycle you still need to clean the glass when useing that. But thank you for tying to help.

I have not use the wipes because i had same reservation about putting something beside water in my tank.

I do use Stress coat i do find that to be very good for my fish.

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  • Ghapy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Sure it's safe, and unnecessary. I guess people love spending money on consumables.,but they don't need to. Simple untreated (re-usable) sponge, soft brushes, or cleaners like that magnetic one cleans the glass without a problem. For the outside simple window cleaner and a rag does a perfect job (windex is 100% safe, just spray the rag first and not the tank directly).

    Likewise, cycled tanks don't need 'cycle', and that stuff doesn't even actually work. It's amazing - for 20 years I've been keeping problem-free tanks and yet the only thing I ever add to the water is conditioner. It is amazing all the things stores convince people they need though.

  • 1 decade ago

    I'd personally never used wipes on the inside of my aquarium (outside - yes), I'd much rather use a magnetic padded cleaning device. This way I'm sure the only thing in the tank is a) water, b) whatever detrius I haven't yet cleaned out, c) the fish and d) any possible medications I've had to add.

    However, I'm sure they've tested their product before marketing it to what is seemingly a rapidly growing industry. If they didn't test... that's just stupid of them.

  • Chris
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Yes, gaphy has a point there. It's not worth the money. Personally, I just get a paper towel and spray the paper towel with Windex and tadah! Nice clean clear glass!

  • 1 decade ago

    I would not use that. Instead I would get Cycle it help keep the water health and help pretend fish loss.

    I noticed when I use in my 25 gallon tank - 2 caps full...

    that my fish became more active.

    They were already active but the one of my orange gouramies would stay at the top level where filter water is. However I had some other mean fish of the same family.

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