Since we have so many questions about how to use Tetra SafeStart I sent them an e-mail.
I hope this helps answer the many questions about this product.
Shawnie will be adding some info she recieved from them.
The directions on the bottle aren't very clear.
Many members have had luck with it but some haven't.
We'd love to be able to answer questions about it's use.
Will conditioners that detox ammonia effect SafeStart?
a) Add fish, wait a day to add Tetra SafeStart?
b) Add Tetra SafeStart wait a day to add fish?
At what ammonia reading will Tetra SafeStart still be effective.
Can it be refrigerated without harming the bacteria?
How soon should you test the water and why?
How soon should you do a water change after adding the product and why?
Does TSS effect the pH?
What is the key to the success or failure of Tetra SafeStart?
same as yours, happy healthy fish.
I appreciate your taking the time to address my questions.
the success or failure of SafeStart.
update it. Out of curiosity, what forum is it?
adding more fish, one at a time. I would add your full stock right away, with the correct amount of TSS for your tank size..
food the bacteria require to live.
extreme heat will destroy it. Refrigeration is okay, but not necessary.
done something wrong the first time, in such cases.
If I have not addressed all of your questions, please let me know.
great job lucy!!! other than what ive added in blue, from testing the product for months, and phone calls as well as emails, its consistent with all my research also!
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Great article! Cycled my tanks in just 9 days!
I used this article when I was using TSS+ to do a fish-in cycle for my 2.5 gallon betta tank and it gave me the confidence to just trust that the product will work. 11 days later, I have a cycled tank! Thank you!