Aloe Vera in water conditioner
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StarJohn
- Zygote
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Aloe Vera in water conditioner
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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appps
- Zoea III
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Re: Aloe Vera in water conditioner
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.
What a weird thing to add, wonder why they have. No idea on if it's safe sorry.
Annette
Carer of 5 Australian Land Hermit Crabs
Fili & Voldemort since 12/07/2011
Turbo since 29/09/2011
Frederickson & Kai 12/02/2012
and our new addition Stripey Ninja 25/10/2014
Our Crab tank setup & Journal -http://crabbycreatures.wordpress.com
Carer of 5 Australian Land Hermit Crabs
Fili & Voldemort since 12/07/2011
Turbo since 29/09/2011
Frederickson & Kai 12/02/2012
and our new addition Stripey Ninja 25/10/2014
Our Crab tank setup & Journal -http://crabbycreatures.wordpress.com
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Ginger
- Zoea II
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Re: Aloe Vera in water conditioner
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.