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Using bettarelax

Recently i just bought bettarelax, but im not really sure how to use it. Do u guys use it as a conditioner to age water or do u add in after wc?? :confused: and hw much do u guys add on to it? Mind sharing to let me know? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by wendehs (Post 6102711)

For myself, I will add it into my betta tank after water change.

i add after WC too.

i put in around 1 drop for every 200ml, which is stated in the instruction lol.
don't know correct anot also.

But i thought the instructions say do not add salt? Cause i age water by using pump, conditioner n salt. So wouldnt the water be having salt? :confused: and i saw some threads stating that it's some kopi color. But mine like no color? Did i add too little? :eek:

i don't usually add salt during normal WC.
i only put in salt when the betta is sick. (as recommended by the FAQs thread)

initially like no color, but after 1 day or sothe water will become slightly yellowish liao. at least for mine. :o

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Originally Posted by matejakezman (Post 6102763)

Oh. So normal aging of water no need add salt? I thought they prefer water with a lil salt? :confused:

i refer to this thread one.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=28044

as quoted.

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In all situation use salt. therefore in normal daily water change dun add salt. Ketapang leaves can help too, in fact, help a lot.
Dosage of med, according to instructions or trial and error.

Another thing that im pretty unsure of. Can the bettarelax be used as a med? Or is it just a conditioner for the water? :confused:

Was browsing thru old threads when i discover this. Anyone still uses BettaRelax ? Can share their experiences?

I used to use the bettarelex. Attached photo is my tanks set up.
Each tank have filter and it comes with active carbon inside filter media.
First day when I put the bettarelex, the tank is yellowish. But next day it become clear water. My bettas are happy in both with bettarelex or clear water.
And I worry if I keep on adding bettarelex, active carbon will absorb all and release some poisoneous chemical again after sometime.

But I need advise that should I remove "the carbon filter and add the bettarelex" or "with carbon filter and clear water without bettarelex".

Which will be the better option for my betta? :confused:

I m a new user to this. ThAnks for sharing. Wondr if any prev users could share more experience I read the dosage nt quite understand.

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Originally Posted by Yelinn (Post 7753694)

IMO no point adding anything if you are using activated carbon as a filter medium. Activated carbon is basically charcoal that is extremely porous, thus able to trap and filter out most impurities in water and air. This negates the effect of most conditioners and medicine you add into the tank, even blackwater etc. From what i understand some hobbyist use charcoal filter to also directly remove medication.

Did you know, when you are down with bad diarrhea and mild food poisoning, most doctors prescribe charcoal pills, which are in essence activated carbon, which will bind together the nasty stuffs in your stomach.

After using a couple of times, it seems to be its similar to KTP extract but the funny thing is after 2 days the water becomes clear again. It helps abit with fin/tail rot recovery of one of my bettas. Will cont to try on this piece to determine if it realli do help cure fin rot.

whenever I use bettarelax, my fish gets sad.. nevertheless, will try again and see how it goes.. :D I really hope it help my betta with fin tear..

LoL my betta get popeye after using bettarelax.
the fish shop owner told me just add few drops into the tank will do. and then popeye happen. :eek:

anyone know which aquarium got stock for bettarelax or selling?