Too Much Chlorine?

[BettaFishes]

hey all, i've heard that if you use bathroom tap water youll get minerals in it. should i run a test on it from petsmart tomorrow (it sat almost 24 hours now) (I used bathroom sink). I heard it takes that long for chlorine to die.

I dont use chemicals because I hear the first time someone did, it killed the fish.

also the water is getting dirty, its been a couple days and the fish is still in the small container. Explain what I should do and has everyone had luck with doing the drops of de-chlorine? And do you really need to use other chemicals too? =0

I need as many replies as possible as i wish to help this beta asap from its dirty water.

 

[devon_charm]

I use King British dechlorinater (sp) on all my fish inc my fry and have never had any trouble, sittin the water is a more natural way but its the time and space it takes up. I have never added any other chemicals with this either just used it on its own.

The water you have been standin should be ok to use now, you really need to get your betta into a bigger space as his amonia build up is probably gettin very high.

Good luck with your new betta

 

[Cutlass]

Get that fish in a proper tank NOW! Yes, you need chlorine remover, and no it won't kill the fish if you use the right amount! Also some chemicals to keep the water biologically balanced. If Petsmart is your LFS they probably won't tell you everything; make sure your filter is properly cycled and the water is the right temperature. Next time don't get a fish until it's tank is ready. Also; you might want to try a real fish store because those giant chains like Wal-Mart and Petsmart tend to not take very good care of their fish(go ahead and get supplies from them, though! cheap and effective!)

Browse these forums a bit for more info on starting with a betta

 

[monica]

I have always wondered this... Do you still have to let the water sit, even if you use de-chlorinator?
I usually leave mince de-chlorinated for 24 hours, then use it.

 

[BettaFishes]

Get that fish in a proper tank NOW! Yes, you need chlorine remover, and no it won't kill the fish if you use the right amount! Also some chemicals to keep the water biologically balanced. If Petsmart is your LFS they probably won't tell you everything; make sure your filter is properly cycled and the water is the right temperature. Next time don't get a fish until it's tank is ready. Also; you might want to try a real fish store because those giant chains like Wal-Mart and Petsmart tend to not take very good care of their fish(go ahead and get supplies from them, though! cheap and effective!)

Browse these forums a bit for more info on starting with a betta

thank you very much ^^

Fish is in a bag due to some temperature change the tank is less than 1 gal but should do the job considering I was planning on keeping it in something smaller o.o all should be good. fish is a little frantic but thanks for your reply ^^

 

[Tolak]

Dechlorinator works almost instantly, I fill tanks with a hose, as do many others, adding dechlor on the fly.

 

[BettaFishes]

I use King British dechlorinater (sp) on all my fish inc my fry and have never had any trouble, sittin the water is a more natural way but its the time and space it takes up. I have never added any other chemicals with this either just used it on its own.

The water you have been standin should be ok to use now, you really need to get your betta into a bigger space as his amonia build up is probably gettin very high.

Good luck with your new betta

thank you ^^ I prefer natural. And its currently sitting in its new tank, adjusting to temperature in a baggy.

 

[Tolak]

The problem with letting the water sit is chloramine, a stabilized form of chlorine made of chlorine & ammonia. Back in the day when only chlorine was used you could let it sit aerating with an airstone for 24 hours, and the chlorine would gas off.

Not so with chloramine, which is widely used by municipal water companies. Depending on the concentration it could take days to weeks for chloramine to dissipate.

I do agreee with the natural approach, unfortunately water companies do not. The chemicals used in dechlorinators are harmless to fish unless you overdose at over a fivefold rate. The damage chloramine will do to your fish is much greater than any dechlorinator could do.

Before trying to go without dechlor I would suggest getting a printout from your water company detailing exactly what your water contains. They have to provide this info by law.