Does water de-chlorinator work instantaneously?

[j_diaz01]

Just had a question. I use prime de-chlorinator. I realize that it is pretty concentrated and works well, but are you supposed to wait a bit after you put the prime in before all the chlorine and chloramines are removed? Or is it pretty quick?

[emc7]

Its a quick reaction when the dechlor molecule hits chlorine molecule, but they still have to meet. Put a drop of food color in a bucket and see how long it takes to spread completely through. That is the time line you are talking about. I put the dechlor in first, then fill, then I give it a few minutes (go feed the fish or siphon out some water), then fill tanks with it. If I forget to put the dechlor in first, then I give it like half an hour after putting dechlor in on top.

[lohachata]

when i do water changes i go down the line removing the water...then i go back and fill them..if i am doing more than 40% change i will add the dechlor just before i fill the tank..that will mix the dechlor so it removes the chlorine right away...

[j_diaz01]

Nice idea with the food coloring trick. I usually put the dechlor at the bottom of the bucket then fill with water assuming the movement will mix it all together well.


Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App