Most basic question...

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I

ijalabdullah

Feeder Fish
MFK Member
Oct 25, 2012
62
0
0
Singapore
Ok.. I know I'll sound dumb after u read my question.. but I really have to ask..

Do I need to put anti-chlorine every single time I do a water change? Even at 25% or 50% water change???

Sent from my GT-N7105 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
More anti-chlorine dun do any harm to the monsters right?

Sent from my GT-N7105 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
F1 VET said:
If you use tap yes, over time even small amounts if chlorine will cause damage to gills!

Try safe or prime!

_________________________________________________________________________
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?504763-Cheap-plants-less-nitrate!-POTHOS

*Go S. Vettel #1 rb8--3 MORE RACES LEFT! LET'S MAKE IT 5 BACK TO BACK WINS & 3 WDC!* :beer:
Click to expand...

Geez... definitely dun want that to happen.. thanks!

Sent from my GT-N7105 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
The proper answer is : Yes, absolutely every time.

The technical answer is : Depends on your water. If you have a city or other chlorinated water source then you absolutely should be using it. Chlorine is without a doubt poison to fish. Their respiratory system and organs are damaged by it and you should do everything you can to minimize the amount of this toxin that your fish are exposed to.

Time and dilution also play in here, according to our water district when our water smells and tastes of chlorine, they recommend using a pitcher and letting the water settle in the refridgerator. Supposedly some of the chlorine escapes via off-gassing. It may just be the gases/smell and the chlorine is still in there.

Any reason you don't want to use water conditioner? You could use non-chlorinated aquarium water but if it's a cost saving measure, this is doubtful to be your best route.
 
But how do I know I am not overdosing? ?? :/

Sent from my GT-N7105 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
 
majorhavok said:
The proper answer is : Yes, absolutely every time.

The technical answer is : Depends on your water. If you have a city or other chlorinated water source then you absolutely should be using it. Chlorine is without a doubt poison to fish. Their respiratory system and organs are damaged by it and you should do everything you can to minimize the amount of this toxin that your fish are exposed to.

Time and dilution also play in here, according to our water district when our water smells and tastes of chlorine, they recommend using a pitcher and letting the water settle in the refridgerator. Supposedly some of the chlorine escapes via off-gassing. It may just be the gases/smell and the chlorine is still in there.

Any reason you don't want to use water conditioner? You could use non-chlorinated aquarium water but if it's a cost saving measure, this is doubtful to be your best route.
Click to expand...

I think the point youre making about the chlorine giving off odor is to say that there may be some chlorine remaining, but some chlorine is indeed outgassing. If you can smell chlorine, its because chloring particles are leaving the water to get to your nose. By conservation of mass, it must be coming from the water, unless you just poured yourself a nice tall glass of chlorine to drink. I don't know what chlorine ppm threshold is to create a detecteable odor, but I think we can all agree if it smells like chlorine, you should treat it.

To the OP: like everyone else said, as long as youre not overdosing treating is a good idea. Even if you dont see visible damage due to chlorine your fish can still stress if the chlorine is too high and nobody wants that.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom