Is ocean free products good?

[diazman]

hi all, im just cruise over to some neighbouring LFS the other day and came across ocean free product, ranging from anti cholrine to anti fungus and all that what-not. im wondering if the products are good enough to be used or issit just just rip off??

[vinz]

Ummm... I wouldn't call them rip-off, but they aren't the best either.

Personally, I only buy their Root Monster substrate fertilisers.

[aquanatix]

Some products are okay i suppose...i myself have used anti chlorine, brine shrimp, fish food and a few others.So far no issues? Been hearing alot of bad stuff about their anti chlorine etc, up to personal preference i guess?

[diazman]

oh okay. cos i abit worried lol, seeing them selling the products at a dollar. maybe should not buy afterall. scared if product expired already

[unclerobin]

I'm using Ocean Free Iron, Trance Element and Root Monster substrate fertilisers, So far no issues

[diazman]

I'm using Ocean Free Iron, Trance Element and Root Monster substrate fertilisers, So far no issues

thank you unclerobin. guess the products are not too bad afterall.

[Viper007]

Eer Ocean free is a no go for me!

[diazman]

Eer Ocean free is a no go for me!

must have had a bad history with the product arh?

[Viper007]

must have had a bad history with the product arh?

Well actually nope just don't feel like supporting QH.

[aquanatix]

Well actually nope just don't feel like supporting QH.

If it's cheap and works i say why not?Foreign might not necessarily mean better? I'm guessing QH's packaging is alittle dodgier looking hence the trust issues?

[Shadow]

I bought their scissor and tweezer combo before. It is expensive and does not last long . The scissor rust very fast and the tweezer is so stiff that it is not comfortable for planting. Bought other unknown brand (probably china or taiwan) which is cheaper, does not rust until now (3 years) and the tweezer is more comfortable to use. Maybe it is just my luck

[diazman]

lol. thanks for the comment guys

[newtank]

I guess you just have to try and see for yourself.

Qiah Hu is a big company and believe their products are results of some research too, not anyhow mix and match one lah. I looked at some of ttheir equipments, like HOF and internal filters, they offer what brands like Boyu and Hailea, etc offer, in fact some of the designs are much better. I just bought a internal filter for my 1 ft tank and it comes with a little box to put in active carbon or what you have, something some more popular Taiwan brands does not offer. Yes you can say that it's not significant, but its something you dont usually find in other Taiwan brands.

But its tough being a local brand though.

[EddyTing]

I would say it depends on individual opinion and needs. QH will definitely not design something to kill,right? It's always to assist us in our hobby keeping. Good or not, up to you to judge, of course, after you try it out.

[Shadow]

Qiah Hu is a big company and believe their products are results of some research too.

Doubt that, probably just ODM from somewhere

[Don90]

I bought the fresh coat anti chlorine. Its a qian hu product.

I bought the very small bottle (yellow bottle) and I find it ok.

Then I bought the bigger bottle (white bottle) and I found that the yellow bottle is more concentrated.

I prefer the yellow one.

BTW, seems like the aqua fresh coat is almost exactly the same as API stress coat?

[Viper007]

Doubt that, probably just ODM from somewhere

You have hit the nail once again... "Qian Hu does not have R&D dept to do this". Btw they are big is because on the export of the ornamental fish biz.

[newtank]

Doubt that, probably just ODM from somewhere

Well, as long as they ODM from someone who has done the research, then it makes good business sense.

[gentle]

i inadvertently become one of the supporters of ocean free products...

2ft lights at $20+, 3ft lights at $30+
3l CO2 set (with regulator, diffuser, fertiliser etc) at $88

i must say their price is very competitive...

[aquanatix]

i inadvertently become one of the supporters of ocean free products...

2ft lights at $20+, 3ft lights at $30+
3l CO2 set (with regulator, diffuser, fertilizer etc) at $88

i must say their price is very competitive...

Pricing is definitely competitive. Their anti chlorine and various other water treatment products costs about a dollar?Now that's hard to beat! Anyway I've been using their anti chlorine and some meds over my years of fish keeping and so far so good. Regardless of whether they have their very own R&D department is secondary,i say if it works and price fits your wallet just use it.