COMPLETELY new to this

[elliotulysses]

Also does anyone use aquarium salts? I did while treating a frog, but would a bit benefit the tank?

[Mentat]

Also could one manually cycle by doing the water changes as opposed to the longer process?
While ancesodotal I have heard of many experienced owners not using a filter at all and doing monthly tank cleanings and replacing the water weekly.

No.

I use jungle right start with aloe. Also I have used Betta bowl plus. I like the jungle brand because the aloe coating is supposed to be good for their skin?...

IRT Aloe; here is my experience with it: http://www.frogforum.net/pacman-frogs/26146-aloe.html .

Also does anyone use aquarium salts? I did while treating a frog, but would a bit benefit the tank?

Would not add aquarium salts to frog tank unless used as temporary medication.

[mpmistr]

No.


IRT Aloe; here is my experience with it: http://www.frogforum.net/pacman-frogs/26146-aloe.html .


Would not add aquarium salts to frog tank unless used as temporary medication.

Hmm I've not heard that aloe itself is bad but maybe it isn't optimal to use a product that contains it.. I've used API Stresscoat which does have aloe and I've used Prime. These days I just use Prime, I always assumed that provides "slime coat" was just an aloe additive though.

To the OP, SeaChem Prime is arguably the best water conditioner on the market. You don't need to use near as much of it as other products and it's extremely effective. Many many experienced aquarium keepers swear by it.

[mpmistr]

Hey there, to answer your questions..

There is no reason to not have a filter, you should do weekly partial water changes with or without a filter regardless. A filter will keep your water parameters more stable.

"Jungle Right Start" is just another water conditioner, there are tons and tons of products and they are for the most part fine for what they are intended to do, which is remove chloramine (which you most likely have in your tap) and chlorine. When it comes to water, I like to prefill my buckets in one week in advance and allow the gases and chloramines to more naturally dissipate from the water.. I still use SeaChem Prime though to remove heavy metals, ect. Most water conditioners have "slime coat" which basically is aloe, it benefits aquatic frogs and fish.

Lastly, no reason to add aquarium salts. ACF are salt "tolerant", yes, but there is zero benefit for adding aquarium salt 99% of the time.