Is chlorine considered that horrible? I used to do 20% water changes with water straight from the tap (chlorinated city water) and my fish seemed to thrive whenever i did it. Obviously the water change had a huge amount to do with it, but never saw any bad effects from the chlorine - my angelfish would usually spawn right afterward.
How do you keep algae off plastic plants
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Chlorine oxydizes the gills. Pretty much damages proteins and kills cells. It can also harm the fish. The reason your fish did not die was because of the dillution due to only a 20% waterchange. It is very dangerous though and you were playing with fire. If the district had switch to chloramines, your fish would have been dead due to something similar to nitrite poisoning. Yes dechlorinator detoxifies the bleach which is absolutely essential.
Wow, water changed with no added conditioners is absolutly playing with fire.
I recconmend not doing that anymore and start to use a chlorine remover.
Prime works well, but when i am short on money as prime does add up, i just use the basic chlorine remover my lfs sells, treats 200+ gallons and is only $2.50
I recconmend not doing that anymore and start to use a chlorine remover.
Prime works well, but when i am short on money as prime does add up, i just use the basic chlorine remover my lfs sells, treats 200+ gallons and is only $2.50
I'm suprised no ones said it yet.
Got an algae problem? Buy an otto cat!
Edit: about the prime thing, personally I think its well worth the money. It may be pricey, but 1.) it makes tap water safe, 2.) 1 capful per 50 gallons I belive, so its not like most people blow though it (unless its a very large tank).
Got an algae problem? Buy an otto cat!
Edit: about the prime thing, personally I think its well worth the money. It may be pricey, but 1.) it makes tap water safe, 2.) 1 capful per 50 gallons I belive, so its not like most people blow though it (unless its a very large tank).
My snails won't touch anything (fresh veggies, algae wafers) except the algae on the plastic plants!
i've seen this debate about chlorine.
personally, it's easy to just add the prime in water and rinse the plant..
but playing devils advocate..if you were to wash the plastic plants then add them back..you are not likley to cause much damage if any.
the aquarium water will dillute any trace chlorine left behind to a level that is not likely to be toxic to fish.
many folks add water conditioner to their tanks then dump water in (via python)..honestly the reaction of the dechlrinator to the chlorine/chloramine is not instantaneous..altho it is fast..there will be some time the fish are subjected to small amts of chlorine/chloramine.
unless you use aged water..you are most likely going to subject your fish to some chlorine(albeit usually trace amounts)
but why risk exposure is the general thought.
as stated in the first part of my response..add prime or any water conditioner you choose) to water and dip the plant in it after you washed it..especially if you use a bleach bath.
personally, it's easy to just add the prime in water and rinse the plant..
but playing devils advocate..if you were to wash the plastic plants then add them back..you are not likley to cause much damage if any.
the aquarium water will dillute any trace chlorine left behind to a level that is not likely to be toxic to fish.
many folks add water conditioner to their tanks then dump water in (via python)..honestly the reaction of the dechlrinator to the chlorine/chloramine is not instantaneous..altho it is fast..there will be some time the fish are subjected to small amts of chlorine/chloramine.
unless you use aged water..you are most likely going to subject your fish to some chlorine(albeit usually trace amounts)
but why risk exposure is the general thought.
as stated in the first part of my response..add prime or any water conditioner you choose) to water and dip the plant in it after you washed it..especially if you use a bleach bath.
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If you do use bleach on the plants, make sure that it is 1 part bleach to 19 parts water and than rinse, rinse, rinse until you can't smell the bleach. Also, make sure that there is absolutely no bleach on your hands and arms. The last thing you need is bleach in your tank. The bleach residue will kill everything.
On another note, I would go with real plants. If you fill the tank to about 50-60% with plants, you will see little or no algae.
Marinemom
On another note, I would go with real plants. If you fill the tank to about 50-60% with plants, you will see little or no algae.
Marinemom
