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[rainbowpuddle]

I get the big tank on sunday.
I was going to take a third out and top it up with the new water. How does the declorinator work? Do I just drop it into the tank?

 

[Lynda B]

Do you know the actual size of the tank?

Does this neighbor live near you.... in which case, you'd have the same basic water params as them..... or did I read that they've been using bottled water for the tank?

Personally, I think you'd be fine just filling the big tank with all new water, you use the equivalent of Prime (dechlorinator), which is a liquid and works immediately, put in aquarium salt (1 tsp per gallon or 1 heaping tblsp per 5 gallons), bring up to proper temp and put the little nameless betta man in there.

 

[*Fishkies*]

Where abouts are you located? We can help you with more specific items if you can gives a country location.

 

[rainbowpuddle]

She lives a few miles away I expect she gets water from the same resiviour I do.

I dont know how big the tank is yet

 

[-germ-]

In addition to Lyndas post;
Undertreat with the Aquarium suitable salt to begin with, if there are issues with the Bettas osmoregulatory system too much salt without time to acclimatise could prove fatal.
In a rush, got work, can't elaborate.
But be careful!
Good luck....

 

[rainbowpuddle]

Where abouts are you located? We can help you with more specific items if you can gives a country location.

Im in Glasgow UK

There is a fish shop near me, I'll go in the morning after work. Most things will need to wait untill Im payed Ive hardly enough for my travel costs

 

[rainbowpuddle]

In addition to Lyndas post;
Undertreat with the Aquarium suitable salt to begin with, if there are issues with the Bettas osmoregulatory system too much salt without time to acclimatise could prove fatal.
In a rush, got work, can't elaborate.
But be careful!
Good luck....

ok thanks, will do

 

[rdd1952]

We were discussing the dechlorinator earlier. Although I think it is always best to use declorinator (it's relatively cheap compared the other stuff we buy), chlorine is put into the water to kill bacteria. The biggest threat that chlorine presents in our tanks is not to the fish but to our bacteria colony. With the surface disturbance caused by the filter, the chlorine is gone from the water before it can do any harm to the fish. In this case, where there isn't a filter involved, adding clean water without using a dechlorinator would most likely be fine even if it did just come from the tap.

 

[Lynda B]

In addition to Lyndas post;
Undertreat with the Aquarium suitable salt to begin with, if there are issues with the Bettas osmoregulatory system too much salt without time to acclimatise could prove fatal.

I've never heard of this before.... I'll have to do some research. Thanks, germ.

Edited to add: I've researched it, I've read up on it, and it confuses the heck out of me.....

 

[bubblesburst80]

Hi and welcome to the forum, you've found a great site to look for help.
I'm looking at getting a betta soon and am reading up on everything they need at the moment and asking too.
Hopefully with your TLC he should be fine, atleast he's got someone who wants to care for him now.

xXx

 

[alessasavoca]

if you do use dechlor, you just add it to the water, i add mine before i put it in the tank but people do it differently, just ask and they will tell you but yes if you stand the water overnight with an airstone in it, the chlorine will disperse, and the water will also be up to room temp by the time you can add it to the tank

 

[rdd1952]

but yes if you stand the water overnight with an airstone in it, the chlorine will disperse

Chlorine will disipate but chloramine won't and can only be handled by adding dechlorinator. Some water companies add chloramine and others don't so you would have to call your water company to know for sure if your water has it.

 

[alessasavoca]

but yes if you stand the water overnight with an airstone in it, the chlorine will disperse

Chlorine will disipate but chloramine won't and can only be handled by adding dechlorinator. Some water companies add chloramine and others don't so you would have to call your water company to know for sure if your water has it.

good advice and it's always good to contact them when you do water changes etc, in case they are flushing the system or something.

 

[Lynda B]

It's always very evident when your company is flushing, because your water will be brownish or, at the very least, very cloudy and somewhat discolored. You can physically see the sediment in it. If I run my faucet and the water's not good enough to drink, I won't give it to my fish. Or the dogs. Or the cat. Or even my husband.

 

[merry78]

B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jul 18 2007, 10:42 PM) [snapback]1695327[/snapback]
I won't give it to my fish. Or the dogs. Or the cat. Or even my husband. [/quote]
nice to see you have your priorities straight!