2007-02-12 04:57:25 · 10 answers · asked by jonifecher2006 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I would NOT suggest this method for your fish. If there is chloramine in the water, no matter how long it sits out it will kill your fish. Also, the length of time will depend on how much water you are trying to get the cholorine out of as well (a 1 gallon bucket or a 10 gallon tank?). You can purchase cheap water conditioners that make the water good for your fish with no need to let the water sit out. Not only is this way more convenient (no jugs of water all over the place) but it is extremely cheap. A small bottle of the stuff (4 oz) will generaly treat over 225 gallons, depending on the type you buy, and that size bottle will be less than 3.00 online. I'd seriously suggest this route, as i said it is cheap, easy and much healthier for your fish. I have put a link to a couple different products below. The last link is a product that also eliminates ammonia, which is a poison to your fish that is a result of the fish waste and decaying food (if you have overfed) in the gravel. It's something to consider, because ammonia can kill your fish very quickly.
2007-02-12 05:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by TD311 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to wait nothing but 2 hours if while pouring you aerate the water, ( aerate means alot of bubbles in water) second add Stress Coat to the water. You can throw your fish in there after about 2 hours just also be sure to follow the proper steps on how to realease new fish to your new tank set up which is basically float the baggy so they can get a feel for the temp for about 20 minutes then open a lil hole on top of the bag add some of the tank water let baggy float for another 20 minutes then release your fishes in there. Ive had tanks since i was 13 im 23 now never lost a fish Stress Coat is the best works really fast. Good luck and enjoy. The following info is for FreshWater fish only for Reef Aquariums its a whole different world.
2007-02-12 05:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a few hours will take care of most of the chlorine, but to be on the safe side 24 hours is best. Some very few water companies use a more stable form called chlorimine that won't dissipate so easily and need to be treated to be removed. A call to your water company will tell you if that is the case where you live.
2007-02-12 05:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can save plastic gallon milk jugs or containers and, after rinsing well, store your water away in those. Then, when you need to restore the water in your aquarium, it is all ready to go. Leave the caps off or loose, by the way, so the chlorine can be vented.
2007-02-12 05:11:28 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 hours
2007-02-12 05:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 hours is usually fine but if your water also contains chloramines then letting it sit out won't work and you will have to use some type of water conditioner that removes that.
2007-02-12 05:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I let mine set for 24 hours, and I've read before that, that is sufficient! Happy Fishing!
2007-02-12 05:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Shari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tap water will always have chlorine you need to buy de-cholonizer for the water
2007-02-12 05:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WEEL IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANIMALS BUT O.K.... 24 HOURS
2007-02-12 05:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by ::p!nt0 bEaN:: oRaNgE pIcKeR!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can boil it, it will be faster
2007-02-12 05:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋