Dechlorinator. Whats The Difference?

[trublu]

Hello,


Does anybody know if there is any difference between the two? Its the tetra products ive got in mind,

Cheers

 

[backtotropical]

Hi,

I'm not sure what the difference is and I can't think of any reason why they would need to be different TBH. Another unnecessary product from Tetra? I think probably so.

The important thing is that you get a dechlorinator which neutralises chlorine and chloramine which i don't think the Tetra ones do. I use Kockney Koi Pond Dechlorinator because i can get enough to treat 7500 gallons for £8. That is about 20x cheaper than most aquarium dechlorinators, and it does exactly the same thing.

Imagine how may people would be happy about spending £200 to dechlorinate their pond? Not very many, so they sell it cheaper than aquarium dechlor. You just use less of it. Where you would normally use 20ml of aquarium dechlor, you just use 1ml of Kockney Koi. I've got a 500ml bottle which i paid £8 for and it'll last me 9 years.

You will find it on e-bay if you are interested.

Hope this helps you (and saves you a bit cash).

Cheers

BTT

 

[trublu]

Hiya Btt,

Thanks for that,your advice will save me loads as I have a 220gl,100gl,40gl,20gl and a 10gl !! see what I mean. Will have a look for it now.

Thanks

Trublu

 

[raptorrex]

not sure this applies to all, but though cheaper than tropical "tap safe", you often have to put far more in. if i remember right it worked out just about the same cost, but the bottles emptied quicker so more trips to the store.

 

[aaronnorth]

I think some people use pond dechlorinator,

 

[chibi]

The price!

 

[geo7x]

yeah some people with big tanks with pond dechlorinator. As far as I'm aware the two are pretty much the same, just as soon as something says "aquarium" or "tropical" on the label they double the price

 

[trublu]

i do remember being told as a kid back in the 70's that if you leave h2o 4 24hrs the chlorine will naturally evapourate(?) if thats the case, i guess its whatever else is in the h2o that needs attention. am i on the right track?

 

[Tolak]

Chlorine will gas out in 24 hours, chloramine will not. Chloramine is a compound of chlorine & ammonia, any water treatment that deals with only chlorine & chloramine will leave you with some ammonia.

The cheapest way to remove chlorine & chloramine is to mix your own dechlorinator using sodium thiosulfate crystals.

 

[raptorrex]

I think some people use pond dechlorinator,

indeed, many do. the cost of pond treatment, because of the amounts involved, is far less. i think the Big Green T Rex said he uses it!

The cheapest way to remove chlorine & chloramine is to mix your own dechlorinator using sodium thiosulfate crystals.

i never thought of that, mind you i only use it on my newt tank, the main tank is done from the tap! you got the proportions for that mix Tolak?

 

[geo7x]

i do remember being told as a kid back in the 70's that if you leave h2o 4 24hrs the chlorine will naturally evapourate(?) if thats the case, i guess its whatever else is in the h2o that needs attention. am i on the right track?

there is a reason you were last told that in the 70s Old school 'method', but as rdd said doesn't work for chloramines.

 

[Tolak]

http/www.angelsplus.com/SuppliesFishroom.htm

One pound per gallon of distilled water, start with a drop per gallon, and test for chlorine. You generally have to double the dose for chloramine, this depends on the concentration found in your local water supply.

 

[raptorrex]

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One pound per gallon of distilled water, start with a drop per gallon, and test for chlorine. You generally have to double the dose for chloramine, this depends on the concentration found in your local water supply.

humm, just need to find a, legal supplier in the uk!

 

[Tolak]

Every time you buy dechlorinator you are buying a sodium thiosulfate solution, so I think it is quite legal.

 

[backtotropical]

Is it really worth it when you can pick up pond dechlor so cheap? As i said above, i spent £8 and worked out it should last 9 years. I couldn't be bothered making my own solution and using trial and error for dosing and testing for chlorine. Seems a lot of work for little benefit.