Water: Distilled vs purified vs everything else

[Bolisnide]

Hi Bolisnide,
"I use "Aquitize"------- a regular de-chlorinator without unnecessary additives, specifically formulated for amphibians for water with out filtration "
This takes a lot of digging; especially since the stress coat product line has (past year) made some "formula changes" . Enough to drive you nuts !!!
Even for my fish tank , I have stuck with their older formula " Tap Water Conditioner ( aquarium dechlorinator) "
Perhaps this is what Heath is using? There are a few stress coat product choices?

My recommendation would be to use a product that specifically claims to be frog safe such as Aquatize.
Lynn

Thanks for the reply
I'm thinking you may be right, though I change my frog's water dish daily, I've noticed a slimy film at the bottom of the bowl which surely must be from the other ingredients of the Slime Coat (contains aloe vera).
So, I'm switching back to the other stuff today....
I thought all de-chlorinators were the same, but I guess not. I can imagine the additional ingredients would also build up on the rest of the enclosure from misting...

[deranged chipmunk]

Lynn, i am curious. what additives are in the Aquitize to make it safe for water without filtration? is nitrosomer bacteria added in?

[kueluck]

With all my frog issues I'm changing my water source. I collect rain water and have been using this for 2 years with no issues, but now w/sickly frogs I'm switching over. Lynn on post #90 you said “water conditioners” should not be used on frogs. This products Zoo Med ReptiSafe Instant Terrarium Water Conditioner - 8.75 oz is called a water conditioner but claims to be okay for amphibians. So would this be more geared to newts and salamanders, not frogs?