I've had aquariums most of my life and have always use water conditioners to make the water liveable for my fish. But how long would you need to wait if you were to let the chlorine and such discipate naturaly? I've always heard 2 days. If so, does the size of the tank make a diiference?
2006-07-27 15:07:41 · 10 answers · asked by HawgHunter 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have a 150 gallon.
2006-07-27 15:15:13 · update #1
There are a lot of variables here. What size tank? Fresh water/ Salt Water? i've always been schooled that it's best to use conditioners and test kits to optimize tank specs suitable for your spacific tank life. But in a pinch I belive the alottment of time is 24 hours, altho you'll want to be sure to check Ph, chlorine, chloramine and nitrates BEFORE assuming you've waited long enuff. If You are still not sure, always go ask your LFS.. this is what they do for a living.. and they'll be more then happy to ensure your giving your fish a stable home vs a tank of toxicity.
2006-07-27 15:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by lilgirlie_69 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most treatment plants nowadays are using chloramine instead of or in addition to chlorine. Chloramines are a lot more stable and take much longer (as long as two weeks) to dissipate to healthy levels for your fish. Please use water conditioners instead of the waiting approach, as unless you have a test kit for chloramines, you will never know for sure when the water is safe for your fish.
Tank size doesn't matter, unless you're doing a 100% water change (which you should never do, as it will ruin your nitrogen cycle).
Also, most people don't seem to know this, but make sure when you're adding water after your water change, it is around the same temperature as the water in the tank (within 2 degrees high or low), otherwise you risk not only shocking your fish, but shocking your beneficial bacteria as well.
2006-07-27 20:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by birdistasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We keep about 20 2-litre bottles filled at all times (sitting open) under the downstairs bathroom sink. Some are used for topping up the fish tank and others are used for watering the plants (we have a forest). I have also heard 2 days to let the chlorine discipitate.
2006-07-27 15:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just 1 night and the water is ready to use. It is nothing to do with the size of the tank. Every time you want to change the water, make sure you only replace 30% of the water. Otherwise your fish would be stress.
2006-07-27 19:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Henk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u can wait 2 days if u want but if u dont have the time u can use botled water at room temp , and befor e placing the fish in the tank of water set the container i e bag that the fish came home from pet store in , in the tank of water for atleast 30 minutes or so so that the water temp in the bag and temp in the tank are the same
2006-07-27 15:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by dale621 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what you let the water stand in, if the top of the container is small, there isn't enough air movement to allow the chlorine to dissipate. If you aerate it in any type of container, it will only take 24 hours.
2006-07-27 16:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
size of a tank makes a difference and the larger sizes like 30 and up need seven days
2006-07-27 15:10:26 · answer #7 · answered by Diamond Freak :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, a few days, dont worry i had the same problem, but be careful what fish your puttung together!! and dont mix any fish that you get from a fair with ones that you get at the store...ohh bad, bad thing!!! they'll die. the size dont matter..well if its over 10 gallons then just wait like 3 days. ok?! good!
2006-07-27 15:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by yeah, a few days 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heard the bigger the tank the longer it takes
2006-07-27 15:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you should wait ony 24 hours, has nothing to do with size.
2006-07-27 15:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by doggielover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋