Should I use Chlorine removing chemical
- Thread starter nagukush
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I would call the water company and ask for a water report, or ask them directly if it contains chlorine or chloramines. I agree that a dechlorinator will not hurt regardless.
Can't speak for all the removers out there, but prime dissipates in just about 24 hours with or without chlorine. It won't hurt the fish at all to use it, just doesn't really do anything for them either.
If you are on well water it shouldn't be needed, but you can't know for sure unless you have the water tested. My county requires a years test for pathogens, but for a few extra bucks I can have it expanded to a full breakdown.
If you are on city water there is a very good chance you have at least trace amounts of chlorine in it. I know there are some cities in southern Colorado that just pump straight from the wells into the city pipes, but it is pretty rare. Either way a call to the water company can settle it for you.
If you are on well water it shouldn't be needed, but you can't know for sure unless you have the water tested. My county requires a years test for pathogens, but for a few extra bucks I can have it expanded to a full breakdown.
If you are on city water there is a very good chance you have at least trace amounts of chlorine in it. I know there are some cities in southern Colorado that just pump straight from the wells into the city pipes, but it is pretty rare. Either way a call to the water company can settle it for you.
Hi Friends !
I'm sure that our Town Water supply has chlorine but at my place, we use a mixture of Well and City water supply. I'm not sure how much the 2 waters are mixed so I thought it would be better to be safe...
I cant get a good branded chlorine remover - all I've got is some Aquarium Remedies instant chlorine remover... Will it be fine ? Can I get some chemical instead that is safe for the fish and is commonly availble at a chemical store ?
I'm sure that our Town Water supply has chlorine but at my place, we use a mixture of Well and City water supply. I'm not sure how much the 2 waters are mixed so I thought it would be better to be safe...
I cant get a good branded chlorine remover - all I've got is some Aquarium Remedies instant chlorine remover... Will it be fine ? Can I get some chemical instead that is safe for the fish and is commonly availble at a chemical store ?
In that case I would order some Seachem Prime online... drfostersmith.com usually has some good prices.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4057
http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Prime.html
Straight chlorine you can just let the water stand in a bucket over night and the chlorine gas will off-gas leaving just water. But if your city uses chloramines to sanitize the water you really need something to neutralize it.
mostlycichlids
Cichlid Specialist
Off the topic but I am in Georgetown, CO luckily some wells still here.
To the OP use prime and yes you need to dechlorinate if you have chlorine in the water.
DAVIDFBT
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