Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: linuxrulesusa on March 20, 2013, 12:29:42 PM

Title: Keep an eye on water parameters this month (March/April)
Post by: linuxrulesusa on March 20, 2013, 12:29:42 PM

Many city water supplies are upping the amount of chlorine this time of year, so you may need to use additional dechlorinator or take precautions to keep your water parameters in check. AFAIK, this is an annual thing for many municipalities where they stop using chloramine for 2-4 weeks and use more chlorine instead.

I'm sure many of you know this but for those who were not as up on it, like me, just giving a heads up.  I think I lost one fish to this so I am taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen to any others.

I realize having a spot where you can age water may be preferred over treating with dechlorinators, but in my case at work and in my basement there is not space for that kind of setup.

Title: Re: Keep an eye on water parameters this month (March/April)
Post by: jcunningham0295 on March 20, 2013, 03:05:30 PM

Thanks for the heads up Dan.

Title: Re: Keep an eye on water parameters this month (March/April)
Post by: mightieskeeper on March 22, 2013, 06:42:13 PM

I'm so glad I don't have that problem.   just other water problems. lol