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by Tveg on January 10th, 2009
Two days should be fine. Odds are a day would also work, but might not in higher concentrations. If you put an airstone in the water, it greatly speeds up the chlorine breakdown. Then you should be fine at one day. One thing to keep in mind if you are doing the recommended weekly 25% water change is that you could drop the aquarium water temperature by putting in 68 degree sitting water in the winter season.
It's usually easier to either do more but smaller water changes (then chlorine concentration probably won't be an issue), or just put a few drops of dechlorinator in the new water, and mix before adding it to the aquarium.
by angelsdragoon on November 10th, 2008
It depends on the fish! It also depends on where you live.
City water has a lot of aditives1 These can kill fish ask the placeyou get your fish to test the water.
also type of fish. Remember salt water fish can't use just tap water!
by Fun on November 10th, 2008
Yeah that's fine... you can also buy those drops that neutralize PH levels.
by herefishy411 on January 15th, 2012
yes, but i advise adding a water conditioner, some people say that it is beneficial to the fish because it builds up their protective slime coat. there is no conclusive evidence that this is true, but if you can help your fish by putting mysterious elixir into their water, why not? even if water conditioners are just a sham, at least you're stimulating the economy.
My 55 gallon tank has developed a recurring buildup of light brown mucously slime in the filters, I replace/clean the filters weekly but it keeps coming back. It doesn't look like algae. What is it and how do I get rid of it?
by Anonymous on October 25th, 2007
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The pond behind my work has 5 alligators in it. Lately a company has been going out there & spraying a chemical to kill the plant life & algae in the water. Is this harmful to the gators & other wildlife that live by the pond?
by snakelover on December 19th, 2007
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What temperature does Algae stop growing
by Dental mechanic on September 24th, 2008
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How do you change the water? i change the filter on a weekly basis and the water temp is in the acceptable range of mid 70's. what do i add to keep the algae down? it was a gift to my daughter from her grandfather and i didnt want it for this exact reason
by jay on July 25th, 2008
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I have a 40 gal tank. I moved it to a spot that gets morning indirect sun light. The problem isn't surface algae, but free floating algae. The water is green, barely translucent. I have tried to change the water but to no effect. What can I do?
by Bagheeras Mom on February 11th, 2008
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