Why do some people think dechlorinator is bad?

[jackterror]

It would be up to him what he wanted to do. I am not telling people to not use it. If they want to fine. I just don't. I will have to ask if they use ammonia. I work for the company not at the actual treatment plant. All I am saying is I have never lost a fish, and I get them to breed regularly. I will get your answer on the ammonia but then that will be my last post on this subject. I have never had any bad effects from not using dechlorinator, that is all I can say. It is starting to sound like a debate with my wife. I try just to make a comment and it turns into a big conversation when all I want to do is watch the game.

 

[ChileRelleno]

I've never heard of dechlor products being dangerous when used properly/as directed.

Better safe than sorry...
If your on a municipal water supply then you should be using a dechlorinator capable of detoxifying both chlorine & chloramine.
Always assume that there is chloramine present unless testing proves otherwise.
Simple aging for a few days and moderate agitation is insufficient to break down chloramines... Prolonged heavy agitation/heavy aeration (for several days) and exsposure to UV/sunlight or slow filtering through a large amount of activated carbon is needed to breakdown chloramines.
Period, nuff'said.

We use 'Prime' exsclusively.

 

[jackterror]

I found out that there is ammonia added. And I also found out if the water is heated up enough to break them up chloromine is not detected in the tests. And you are correct enough said. You guys are going to do what you want to do and that is fine. It doesn't matter to me one way or the other.

 

[fishmaven]

I found out that there is ammonia added. And I also found out if the water is heated up enough to break them up chloromine is not detected in the tests. And you are correct enough said. You guys are going to do what you want to do and that is fine. It doesn't matter to me one way or the other.

You've missed my point each time you've responded. I'm going to just come out with it.

I'm okay when someone states their opinion even if they're wrong. After all, it IS their opinion.

When someone purports to be an "expert" on the subject, as you have by stating you work for a water treatment plant not once, but multiple times, you're implying that YOUR opinion counts for more than the opinions of others and should be the one that's listened to. You're the "expert." Think about that.

What you've said is akin to a surgeon that states it's okay to operate on a patient without cleaning his hands.

 

[JESTERX626]

Yea some people have really good water, but I live with city water, and even though theres not obvious harm to our fish, wouldn't untreated water(not using water conditioner) chloramine and whatever other chemicals reduce a fishes life span at least?

 

[fishmaven]

Yea some people have really good water, but I live with city water, and even though theres not obvious harm to our fish, wouldn't untreated water(not using water conditioner) chloramine and whatever other chemicals reduce a fishes life span at least?

Assuming you mean ground water, untreated by either the water plant or a fish keeper, it depends. It might be okay for a fish but unsafe for cleaning dishes or taking a shower or bath. Certainly you wouldn't want to drink it.

 

[ChileRelleno]

Yea some people have really good water, but I live with city water, and even though theres not obvious harm to our fish, wouldn't untreated water(not using water conditioner) chloramine and whatever other chemicals reduce a fishes life span at least?

Yes, in all likelyhood it would have a detrimental effect on your fishes respiratory health, and that could shorten life expectancy.
Chorine/chloramine burns the gill tissue, causing thickening/scarring of the tissues which decreases a fishes ability to breath normally.

Any water which undergoes treatmentshould be conditioned.
Well water (ground water) doesn't necessarily need conditioners but should be tested regularly for your health and your fishes.
Not all ground water is safe... Unfortuneately.

 

[WyldFya]

Out here we are on ground water. Talking to the water department they only dose chlorine when they detect certain bacteria in the water. Then if that doesn't work they use chloramine (which they said was rare). For my water what is safe one day may not be the next day, and can be lethal a few days later. Because of this I always throw some kind of dechlorinator in, why skimp on the $10 bottle of dechlor and risk a $2, 10, 50, 100, 400, or even more $$$ fish?