Water Maintenance in Float Tanks
The Float Tank Association has created stringent standards for cleaning, water maintenance, and sanitation in the float tank community. Water changes should equal twenty percent of volume weekly. Sometimes every other week works but depends on other filtration. Tap water is ok for saltwater tanks.
Safety and Health Considerations
You float naked so nothing touches your skin which would take away from the experience. Floatation is not for those with claustrophobia, epilepsy, kidney disease, low blood pressure, contagious diseases like diarrhea, open wounds, or skin ulcers.
Benefits and Usage of Float Tanks
Couple filtration cycles between floats with weekly chemical treatments, and the water in a float tank lasts a long time like a public pool. The interior is exceptionally sanitary. Ideally use a float tank weekly for months to feel full benefits. Some make it a daily habit like meditation.
Tank Maintenance and Water Quality
In planted tanks water changes balance chemistry, while in regular tanks they primarily remove nitrates and waste. Nitrates in low concentrations are not dangerous but can create issues if allowed to build up. So owners change water regularly to keep tanks in top condition.
Saltwater Tank Maintenance
Saltwater tank maintenance is not difficult. Water changes should equal twenty percent of volume weekly. Sometimes every other week works but depends on other filtration. Tap water is ok for saltwater tanks.