I have just read the info on the link belowwhich highlights the dangers of chloramine in the water supply. It stated that even though the dechlorinators that we use get rid of the chlorine, the by product of chloramine being treated this way is ammonia So we are taking out chloramine and adding ammonia in our water changes, Gooooooood
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/p ... p?news=460
BTW you may need to copy and paste this link as i have not yet got used to posting links
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I know what I will be buyin when the time comes.Two products, Kent Ammonia Detox and API Ammo-Lock2 are capable of removing chloramine and the resulting ammonia. The vast majority of other dechlorinators do not do this.
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It's something American fishkeepers (and Brit fishkeepers like me who are in America) have had to contend with for a while.
The better dechlorinators both break the bond between the ammonia and chlorine while at the same time locking up the ammonia so it won't harm the fish. The filter then simply deals with the ammonia you've introduced during the water change.
So, when your water company makes the switch, make sure your dechlorinator also locks up the ammonia.
The product I use is Seachem Prime. Dunno if it's available in the UK or not but..
The better dechlorinators both break the bond between the ammonia and chlorine while at the same time locking up the ammonia so it won't harm the fish. The filter then simply deals with the ammonia you've introduced during the water change.
So, when your water company makes the switch, make sure your dechlorinator also locks up the ammonia.
The product I use is Seachem Prime. Dunno if it's available in the UK or not but..
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