dechlorinator that wont bind iron

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read this article and wanted to know what are good dechlorinators that won't bind iron for the plants?


I'm specifically referring to (h) underneath Recommendations toward the bottom of the page

http://www.cam.org/~tomlins/algae.html#conclusions

plus I think there are 2 types of Amquel....amquel + and amquel
which one is the article refering to?
 
contolling phosphate is not the key

First, controlling phosphate is not the key to controlling algae. In fact after all fertilizers, including Carbon, are correct, phosphate may need to be added to get the good plant growth that is what leads to beating algae in a tank.

Second, the simplest dechlorinator is sodium thiosulphate, treats chlorine only, no electrolytes, no heavy metals, no slime additives. Super cheap, I bought several lbs from Jemco or AquaticEco (? forget which)... 1 oz makes 1 quart used at 1 drop per gallon to treat for chlorine only. I am selling off my excess in 2 oz packets when I sell off plants.

Lastly, I think the difference between Amquel and Amquell+ is that the first can cause the pH to drop in a tnak, the second has buffers to prevent that. But, do some more research to find out how that occurs.
 
A simple thing you can do is add the traces the following day after the water change and add the macro nutrients right after the water change.

I've used Amquel for 15+ years without issue.
I'd worry about other things before even considering this issue.

Regards,
Tom Barr
 
ok thanks guys

I just wanted to make sure this wasnt a major issue since I use Aquasafe and plan to start a planted tank. I didnt want to see an algae explosion or something.
 
Re: contolling phosphate is not the key

Originally posted by anonapersona
...the simplest dechlorinator is sodium thiosulphate, treats chlorine only, no electrolytes, no heavy metals, no slime additives.

... 1 oz makes 1 quart used at 1 drop per gallon to treat for chlorine only.
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That is 1 oz. by weight correct? NOT a shot-glass measure. And if you use chlorinated water to make the mix, do you have to add a little extra?;)
 
Re: Re: contolling phosphate is not the key

Originally posted by beviking


That is 1 oz. by weight correct? NOT a shot-glass measure. And if you use chlorinated water to make the mix, do you have to add a little extra?;)
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Yes, 1 ounce by weight. My instructions say to add to distilled water so that's what I do.
 
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