Making my own water dechlorinator?

[Salty&Onion]

I said once to one of my lfs' worker that I'm running low on my current water dechlorinator and he said to add something to some water and then to do something, he also added that he does this for his own tanks.
I don't remember anyhting from what he said (I wasn't listening ), is there any way from me on making my own with (hopefully) high concentration?

 

[Salty&Onion]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N94PC3N/?tag=

Can I use such thing in a tank (not a pond)?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Ehhh... not that I know of.

However, if you let tap water sit in a container for 24 hours, it will be chlorine free.

 

[Salty&Onion]

Ehhh... not that I know of.

However, if you let tap water sit in a container for 24 hours, it will be chlorine free.

My lfs killed a tank that way

 

[PheonixKingZ]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N94PC3N/?tag=

Can I use such thing in a tank (not a pond)?

As long as the follow the directions for mixing, yes, you can use it.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

My lfs killed a tank that way

Uuhh... they must not have done it right. @Byron, didn't you say if you left water out for 24 hours, it would be chlorine free?

 

[JuiceBox52]

I said once to one of my lfs' worker that I'm running low on my current water dechlorinator and he said to add something to some water and then to do something, he also added that he does this for his own tanks.
I don't remember anyhting from what he said (I wasn't listening ), is there any way from me on making my own with (hopefully) high concentration?

Lol. I dont listen either

 

[Metalhead88]

If you are looking for a cost effective conditioner and have multiple large tanks, use sechem safe. It is pretty much prime just concentrated into a powder. Many people use this in larger tanks. It is insane how little you need to add to a big tank to treat the water.

Just remember that when using such a concentrated product that it is very easy to overdose and do damage.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

If you are looking for a cost effective conditioner and have multiple large tanks, use sechem safe. It is pretty much prime just concentrated into a powder. Many people use this in larger tanks. It is insane how little you need to add to a big tank to treat the water.

Just remember that when using such a concentrated product that it is very easy to overdose and do damage.

Never heard of that stuff, I'll have to check it out!

 

[Byron]

Water that has only chlorine, and not chloramine, can be left out for 24 hours and the chlorine will dissipate out. Agitating the water very briskly will also dissipate out the chlorine--this is why chlorine alone weakens the longer the water travels through the city's pipe system. Chloramine does not dissipate out and needs to be chemically dealt with.

 

[seangee]

If your water supplier uses free chlorine you can just let the water stand for a few days. In the old days we used to call this aging the water. Of course you do need somewhere to keep it though. However if they use chloramine that won't work. In the UK its about 50/50 and they are not required to specify which on their website. My town is served by 2 water companies, one uses chlorine and the other chloramine.

@Metalhead88 is right about safe. It is a highly concentrated powder form of prime. You need 1/4 teaspoon to treat 300 gallons. You could mix a small amount with water to make your own solution and use that. You'll probably need a calculator to work out how much to use. Store the powder in an airtight container in a cool dry place and one tub will last you for many years. I use this in my pond

 

[Retired Viking]

Letting water "age for several days to get rid of chlorine is how we did it in the "old days" but it does not work with chloramine. We would even put an air stone in the bucket to help speed it along.

 

[Salty&Onion]

Water that has only chlorine, and not chloramine, can be left out for 24 hours and the chlorine will dissipate out. Agitating the water very briskly will also dissipate out the chlorine--this is why chlorine alone weakens the longer the water travels through the city's pipe system. Chloramine does not dissipate out and needs to be chemically dealt with.

I think my water provider uses chlorine, its about 0.11 I believe. I'll check later.

 

[Colin_T]

Most aquarium water conditioners are made from Sodium Thiosulphate, which neutralises chlorine in water. It also breaks the chlorine/ ammonia bond that makes up chloramine, leaving you with ammonia in the water.

As for dose rates, I have no idea.

 

[Salty&Onion]

Most aquarium water conditioners are made from Sodium Thiosulphate, which neutralises chlorine in water. It also breaks the chlorine/ ammonia bond that makes up chloramine, leaving you with ammonia in the water.

As for dose rates, I have no idea.

I'll see if I can find a dose on it and then look on eBay for it.