I just purchased the Fluker's water conditioner also with no aloe, so please let me know. I am also curious as to what you can use to disinfect their tanks and plants. Last time I cleaned his tank I just rinsed everything off with hot water. I also was able to find some Re-cal. The same company has a vitamin powder, too, but I didn't pick that up, because I didn't know if I should. I will try some crickets tonight, and already have him switched over to paper towels. Is paper toweling something I should keep using as substrate? Or is there something else that is preferred? Thanks so much! Beth