Who Does And Who Doesn't

[the biffster]

i don't trust bottled water
have you read the label

 

[doresy]

I use it because it doesn't just treat the chlorine.

In any case, we all know the trouble taken to cycle a filter so why cut corners for the sake of a few quid

 

[Carlovel1]

I don't as I use bottled water which doesn't contain any chloride.

But overall, bottled water is more expensive than tapwater+dechlorinator and it may have chlorine

 

[elisew]

Definitely use it

I wouldn`t risk my fishes health by not using it

 

[Euston]

Trouble is do we really know if it is actually doing anything or any good?

An example of being mislead -

Whiskers cat food is advertised all the time on tv as great cat food which cats love. It isn't healthy for the cats though is it.........

I find it strange that some water conditioners seem to irritate my fish and others don't. Is that because one is strong and does its job too well or is that because the other type doesn't work and the fish aren't used to the new change?

 

[Biulu]

I don't as I use bottled water which doesn't contain any chloride.

But overall, bottled water is more expensive than tapwater+dechlorinator and it may have chlorine

I live in Mexico in an area where the tap water cannot even be used for cooking, only for washing. So, I use these 20 litre bottles for almost anything. All these companies use UV treatments (among others) for their water, not chloride.

 

[the biffster]

I don't as I use bottled water which doesn't contain any chloride.

But overall, bottled water is more expensive than tapwater+dechlorinator and it may have chlorine

I live in Mexico in an area where the tap water cannot even be used for cooking, only for washing. So, I use these 20 litre bottles for almost anything. All these companies use UV treatments (among others) for their water, not chloride.

sounds like you need an RO unit that would sort
it out

 

[Mikaila31]

I don't. I have well water so no chlorine/chloramines in my tap. 50% water changes weekly. Just garden hose from tap to tank and fill it up .

I don't trust bottled water either. But in Mexico is in HIGHLY recommended. Even on the Cancun strip there are notices in the hotels saying the water is safe to drink. RO is not the best for bacterial problems, UV is ideal and cheaper I believe. In the US and more developed countries though bottled water is tricky stuff. For example "natural spring water". I'm in Wisconsin and there are natural springs within a mile of my house. Its very likely that they even come from the same aquifer that my well taps into. Though they may be perfectly fine to drink out of, doesn't make them the best water. Just like my tap they have about 20ppm of nitrate. They use to be used for something. I think raising trout. There are various old man made objects built down there. They may not be perfect, but they are the only place to get cold water in the woods. They make neat pictures too.

 

[rockdon]

the only time i use it is when i think somthing might be wrong with the filter in my house but other than that no and my fish are fine.

 

[james_fish]

I use it.

Leaving unconditioned water to stand will remove chlorine but what about heavy metals? Wouldn't risk it.

James.

 

[the biffster]

I use it.

Leaving unconditioned water to stand will remove chlorine but what about heavy metals? Wouldn't risk it.

James.

agreed James
but aerating does not brake
the bond on chloromine

 

[seffieuk]

There is chlorine in my tap water; I want it gone. I wouldn't take a chance and do a water change without using API Tap Water Conditioner.

Me too.......... I would be too scared for my corys

Seffie x

 

[Jimbo1984]

I use it without fail. It's text book fishkeeping routine! For the majority of fishkeepers using tap water, I'd say it's a must. Leaving water to stand doesn't remove heavy metals as previously stated. Invest in a bottle of Seachem Prime or other multi-purpose concentrated dechlorinator and you're set for months, even years depending on the size of your tank/s. The thought of not dechlorinating and pouring raw tap water straight into the tank makes me angry because you're just killing your ecosystem. It's like asking if it's safe to dump toxic waste into natural streams!

 

[Socks]

I do not.I have privet well water!

 

[james_fish]

Is rain water suitable for using? Without the need to add anything to it?

James.