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I just acquired a new tinctorius and have him set up in a nice naturalistic vivarium. The breeder recommended that I use Zephyrhills bottled water treated with Amquell drops for the water source and misting water. He also wrote "prime drops" on the list of things I needed to get. I've been unable to find info on what prime drops are or where to get them.
Can anyone tell me what prime drops are and does bottled water treated with Amquell sound ok? I've found conflicting reports regarding the best type of water to use with Dendrobates during my internet research so far. (I also ordered Bartlett's book but it hasn't arrived yet)
Thanks in advance,
Chris

I just use RO water. Never heard of prime drops.
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Josh Willard
www.joshsfrogs.com

"Prime" is just another water conditioner similar to Amquel. I don't know why you would need to use either except to initially condition urban tap water to remove chlorines, chloranamines, heavy metals if you are using this for your waterways and false bottoms. If you are going to use bottled spring water, you shouldn't have to treat it further. RO water for misting needs no treatment. "Prime" claims to help protect against parasites, bacteria and fungus, and indeed this may help with fish. It is supposed to have an ingredient that helps promote the slime coat in fish. However, frogs are not fish, and do not have scales; nor do they exude a slime coat.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

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