Removing Chlorine

Huugs · 05-20-2005, 04:36 PM

I remember reading somewhere that you can remove the chlorine from tap water by just filtering it for 24hours rather than using chemicals. Cant remember where now but i was wondering if its true?

Gracie6363 · 05-20-2005, 06:20 PM

dont even need to filter it. just let it sit for 24 hours and the chlorine will evaporate.

I use stress coat in mine though, it's a dechlorinator and has a protective slim for stressed, sick or injured fish.

Celeste · 05-20-2005, 06:32 PM

chlorine will evaporate if the water is left sitting open, but chloramines and heavy metals won't. chloramines are being used more and more in drinking water. i have a filter on my faucet, and i run the water through that while filling something, then i use dechlor and let it sit open for 24 hours before using it for my fish or my hermit crabs.

Lexus · 05-21-2005, 01:20 AM

I wouldnt risk it, just use dechlor. I mean it isnt very expensive and the bottle does last awhile

Huugs · 05-21-2005, 03:23 AM

Thanks glad I checked. I will use the chemicals just to be on the safe side.

fishfreaks · 05-21-2005, 06:52 PM

i also say go with the chemicals

Alin10123 · 05-22-2005, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Huugs

I remember reading somewhere that you can remove the chlorine from tap water by just filtering it for 24hours rather than using chemicals. Cant remember where now but i was wondering if its true?

Yea, the process is called "reverse osmosis".
The stuff is referred to as RO water. You can either buy RO water at the fish store, or buy an RO filter and make your own, or you can go to the local store and buy distilled water (which is basically the same thing).
If you have a large tank, the cheapest way long term is to buy your own RO filter.
If you have a medium sized, go to the local pet shop to buy the RO water.

Otherwise... just use the "stress coat" stuff.
It removes chlorine and it helps with the fish's slime coat.

05-20-2005, 04:36 PM	#1
Huugs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London UK Age: 23 Posts: 251	Removing Chlorine I remember reading somewhere that you can remove the chlorine from tap water by just filtering it for 24hours rather than using chemicals. Cant remember where now but i was wondering if its true?

05-20-2005, 06:20 PM	#2
Gracie6363 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 29 Posts: 139	dont even need to filter it. just let it sit for 24 hours and the chlorine will evaporate. I use stress coat in mine though, it's a dechlorinator and has a protective slim for stressed, sick or injured fish. __________________ 10 Gallon 1 orange white skirt tetra 1 chinese algae eater 40 gallon 2 leopard cory 1 bala shark 1 angel fish 1 pl*co 1 doberman 3 tabby cats 1 siamese 1 gray tree squirrel 1 husband 1 4.5 yr old son

05-20-2005, 06:32 PM	#3
Celeste Guardian of Angolenor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington state Age: 23 Posts: 162	chlorine will evaporate if the water is left sitting open, but chloramines and heavy metals won't. chloramines are being used more and more in drinking water. i have a filter on my faucet, and i run the water through that while filling something, then i use dechlor and let it sit open for 24 hours before using it for my fish or my hermit crabs. __________________ Concealed by nights icy cloak Through the brambles, not a sound Whisper like a shade to choke With blades of venom, to the ground

05-21-2005, 01:20 AM	#4
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,406	I wouldnt risk it, just use dechlor. I mean it isnt very expensive and the bottle does last awhile __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

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Huugs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London UK Age: 23 Posts: 251	Thanks glad I checked. I will use the chemicals just to be on the safe side.

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