Aloe Vera in water conditioner

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StarJohn
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Aloe Vera in water conditioner

Post by StarJohn »

Hello. I have just purchased a water conditioner from a tropical aquarium shop. It ticks all the boxes - removes chlorine, heavy metals etc. But I just now noticed it says it contains aloe Vera. I have read that aloe vera plants are dangerous for hermit crabs to eat. Is having it as an element of the tap water conditioner a danger also?? The brand is API stresscoat plus.
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Re: Aloe Vera in water conditioner

Post by appps »

You know I have never even read the ingredients on mine! Might have to check as I've not long changed brands.

What a weird thing to add, wonder why they have. No idea on if it's safe sorry.
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Re: Aloe Vera in water conditioner

Post by Ginger »

I have API stress coat as well, for my aquarium (but I use Prime for the crabs.) I know that the aloe-Vera aids in providing a slime coat for the fish, and is also is meant to soothe them.
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