Using Prime with RODI?

[joshbrookkate]

Reefers on my local forum are discussing the pros and cons of using Prime, even with RODI water. I'd like to hear what RC has to say.
Does anyone here routinely use Prime with their RODI water?

 

[sdmarriott1]

Wrong forum?

 

[mhurley]

[moved]

 

[toothybugs]

Not necessary.

 

[Happyschneider]

I use it during TTM to make sure the ammonia concentration does not get too high in the three days they are in the tank.

 

[jrp1588]

What would be the benefit, other that combating ammonia as noted above?

 

[Johnseye]

I use it just in case. I don't know if it actually does anything but I feel safer. Question is, can it hurt anything by using it? I don't think so. I also have well water and know there is no chlorine, but I do know there is a tiny amount of ammonia in my faucet water and want to be sure everything is out of my RODI.

 

[CedzAquAddictio]

I use it just in case. I don't know if it actually does anything but I feel safer. Question is, can it hurt anything by using it? I don't think so. I also have well water and know there is no chlorine, but I do know there is a tiny amount of ammonia in my faucet water and want to be sure everything is out of my RODI.

Exactly what I do. There may not be ammonia in the fresh water, but there's possibly some in the tank from my multitudes of fish. It's more of a habit and precautionary thing for me, but probably not completely necessary...

 

[jrp1588]

Exactly what I do. There may not be ammonia in the fresh water, but there's possibly some in the tank from my multitudes of fish. It's more of a habit and precautionary thing for me, but probably not completely necessary...

In a cycled tank, this shouldn't be an issue.

 

[CStrickland]

I suppose a little gets in my tank since I add a few drops to the tap water that I rinse my filter sock with. I can't think of any reason to add it on purpose. Like, there's no reason to think that your biofilter needs help.

I guess if someone were really paranoid they could stick an ammonia badge in their tank for easy monitoring.

 

[jrp1588]

I suppose a little gets in my tank since I add a few drops to the tap water that I rinse my filter sock with. I can't think of any reason to add it on purpose. Like, there's no reason to think that your biofilter needs help.

I guess if someone were really paranoid they could stick an ammonia badge in their tank for easy monitoring.

I even think dechlorinating your filter socks after rinsing them is kinda paranoid, unless bleach is part of your rinsing process, then it makes total sense.

 

[CStrickland]

yeah, I bleach 'em. no washer/dryer in the apartment.

 

[Johnseye]

I suppose a little gets in my tank since I add a few drops to the tap water that I rinse my filter sock with. I can't think of any reason to add it on purpose. Like, there's no reason to think that your biofilter needs help.

I guess if someone were really paranoid they could stick an ammonia badge in their tank for easy monitoring.

Because it helps with chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and heavy metals. Unless you're 100% sure none of these things are in your water what does adding it hurt?

From Seachem...

"Prime removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank's biofilter. Prime detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat"

 

[jrp1588]

Because it helps with chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and heavy metals. Unless you're 100% sure none of these things are in your water what does adding it hurt?

From Seachem...

"Prime removes chlorine, chloramine and ammonia. Prime converts ammonia into a safe, non-toxic form that is readily removed by the tank's biofilter. Prime detoxifies nitrite and nitrate, allowing the biofilter to more efficiently remove them. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Prime also promotes the production and regeneration of the natural slime coat"

Can't imagine it would hurt anything, I just don't see the need to if my RO/DI is in good working order.

 

[CStrickland]

Heavy metals, chlorine, and chloramine are removed by the rodi
Ammonia is removed by the bacteria
My tank is never ever ever going to reach toxic levels of nitrite or nitrate
My fish are healthy, their slime coat is fine

Prime's great for what it's good for: treating tap water and emergency ammonia spikes from death in tank. Adding it just in case is like a healthy person not eating bread cause you heard on Dr. Oz that gluten is bad.

 

[jrp1588]

Adding it just in case is like a healthy person not eating bread cause you heard on Dr. Oz that gluten is bad.

But this one article I read said that glutens are a form of toxin that is very detrimental to my aura. Whenever I eat a gluten, I make sure to put in extra time at hot yoga to sweat out all those nasty toxins.:jester:

 

[Johnseye]

Heavy metals, chlorine, and chloramine are removed by the rodi
Ammonia is removed by the bacteria
My tank is never ever ever going to reach toxic levels of nitrite or nitrate
My fish are healthy, their slime coat is fine

Prime's great for what it's good for: treating tap water and emergency ammonia spikes from death in tank. Adding it just in case is like a healthy person not eating bread cause you heard on Dr. Oz that gluten is bad.

A. That isn't accurate. B. Why would you knowingly put something like ammonia in your tank even if the bacteria does process it?

 

[jrp1588]

A. That isn't accurate. B. Why would you knowingly put something like ammonia in your tank even if the bacteria does process it?

Again, if your RO/DI is properly maintained, and your resin is still working, you shouldn't be getting any ammonia in your water. Also, what part of his statement wasn't accurate?

 

[Johnseye]

Again, if your RO/DI is properly maintained, and your resin is still working, you shouldn't be getting any ammonia in your water. Also, what part of his statement wasn't accurate?

Chloramine isn't removed by standard rodi kits. A special filter is required.

 

[jrp1588]

Chloramine isn't removed by standard rodi kits. A special filter is required.

Debatable, yes, but the general consensus is that yes, it does get removed. If your carbon blocks are in good shape, it'll remove chloramines just fine. I lived in a city that used chloramines for years running a standard RO/DI setup, and never had any issues with chloramines killing things.