Will excessive anti-chlorine/dechlorinator in an aquarium kill a fish?

Answer 1

It wont do your tank, or your wallet, any favours!!! :D

Answer 2

I guess the answer depends on just how excessive the amounts are, but in general, adding a bit more than suggested on the bottle is not going to harm the fish. You can add dechlorinator straight to the tank; you don't have to dilute it first. If you're using a Python, for instance, there's no way to dechlorinate the new water before you put it in.

If you've accidentally put too much dechlorinator in (such as if the bottle fell in) and you're worried about it, you can do a partial water change. You could also call the company who makes the brand you're using to ask them for more information.

On the other hand, if your fish are dying and you think that is the cause, I would say you should investigate other options first, since it's not a very likely cause. Poor water quality in general is a more likely cause. Have your water tested.

Answer 3

It wont kill your fish or plants but if constantly add it to your tank with out doing your water changes it will in the long run cause problems for your tank. I'm not talking a week or 2 or a month or two but 5 or 6 months could lead to chemical problems with it. I have had this happen and after prolonged usage it will be hardier for you to control your PH and Nitrite and Nitrates in your tank. Rememeber once a month syphon part of your tank from the gravel and replensish with fresh water and add your chemicals then. Good luck

Answer 4

Hi there,

I'm disagree with Bubbley Chick's, if you add extra anti-clorine in the tank. It won't harm your fish and plant. Anti-clorine was a fomula that creates water condition instantly by neutralising fresh tap water'schlorine content which is very harmful to aquarium fishes.

It also removes heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury or cyanide normallyfound in water collected from the lakes and springs. It is economical, safe and non-toxic to aquarium plants and fishes.

It is safe to add more in the water but don't direct apply in the tank. Before you change your water, apply in the clean water that you attemp to put in to the tank.

Hope my explaination make you clear about anti-clorine.

Have a nice fishy day^_^

Answer 5

it all depends on the kind of dechlorinator you use if it is highly concentrated then yes it could it also depends on how much more you use then the recommendation amount

Answer 6

yes