Supposedly dechlorinated water is better for fish tanks, plants, gardens, etc.
2007-01-20 11:52:51 · 6 answers · asked by the_gud_one 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It doesn't neutralise the chlorine but it does give a lot of the chlorine a chance to evaporate out.
This is good for plants and also if you want your drinking water dechlorinated but for an aquarium I'd go the extra mile and use some of those drops sold in petstores to neutralize the chlorine. Some fish are very sensitive and will suffer and die from the traces of chlorine which will remain even after the water has set out a while.
2007-01-20 13:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because chlorine evaporates faster than water. But if you are preparing the water for a fish tank, I'd let it sit for three days before adding the fish. This gives the bacteria time to do their little population explosion and die-off. Your fish will thank you.
2007-01-20 13:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Leaving it out overnight removes the chlorine. It still would not hurt to condition the water though.
-Dio
2007-01-20 12:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it for 24 hrs if you are putting it in the fish tank.12 hrs for watering plants or use bottled distilled water.
2007-01-20 12:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you can also buy a dechlorinater to add to tap water at the pet store so you won't have to wait over night
2007-01-20 12:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,leave it out overnite.
2007-01-20 12:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋