I believe they contain EDTA and thats how they "bind to harmful metals", but dont quote me on thatI think some dechlorinators also remove some metals.
Hi @Hufsa & Everyone,I believe they contain EDTA and thats how they "bind to harmful metals", but dont quote me on that
Nice. Seems comprehensive.
As others have said, ideally before, but I've found no issues doing it at the same time. I use a python water changer, and I use a 5ml syringe to pull up the amount of Seachem's Prime that I need (I usually slightly overdose it out of chlorine paranoia ), and while the tank is slowly filling up I periodically inject a little bit right where the water is entering the tank.I would like to know to know if I should be dosing dechlorinator before or after adding water into the tank?
This is all very well if you absolutely know that your water company .only. doses the water with Chlorine. It will evaporate out of water if a full bucket is left with an aerator, although how long that takes depends on turnover and size of bucket.My opinion is that it's best to use filtered tap water (sediment + carbon and maybe an additional filter of your choice) rather than use chemical dechlorinators in planted tanks. You will save money and won't worry about the dechlorinator removing your ferts. I think some dechlorinators also remove some metals.
That’s correct you can get carbon filters that deal with both chlorine and chloramine.Not sure where I read this but aren't there 2 types of carbon filters? Ones that are used for chlorine others for chloramine.
However in the UK, some water companies use Chloramine (Ammonia+Chlorine) which is far more stable and does not evaporate out. So you need to use something to remove the chemical.
That is <"always the worry"> for me. It is partially why I <"use rainwater and small volume water changes">. It is back to <"risk management"> and trying to stay in the "green bit" on the matrix.Some one on another fish keepers forum lost nearly £700 of fish due to chloramine being added to his tap water due to "emergency dechlorination" from a burst mains water pipe.
I'm just not sure how to keep the rainwater tub free of mozzies.
Over Xmas we had no water to 3-4 days, starting 21st December. We were in Andorra skiing, so missed all the fun and games. Many peeps had no water or low pressure water Xmas day, which would make Xmas meal interesting. Many pubs cancelled their Xmas do's and meals as well, great news (NOT) if you have travelled huge distances to be with family and find Hotel closed and pub Xmas meal cancelled.Chloramine dosing may not be very likely, but should it happen its effects are likely to be severe. Same with using CO2 <CO2 Disaster>, it is a risk you can avoid and there are <"severe consequences"> if things go <"pear-shaped">*.