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Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:50 pm
by AndyCrabby
I think I read somewhere that this decholrinator doesn't remove ammonia I was just wondering if it was safe for crab use?Image

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:41 pm
by soilentgringa
AndyCrabby wrote:I think I read somewhere that this decholrinator doesn't remove ammonia I was just wondering if it was safe for crab use?Image

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The label should tell you if it removes ammonia or not. If it doesn't, you can look on the website or contact the company.

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:49 pm
by AndyCrabby
It says it "neutralizes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals that are harmful to fish" but nothing about ammonia

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:02 pm
by AndyCrabby
So I searched a bit deeper on the interwebs and apparently it doesn't, at least not directly. Does this mean I need to dump out my current water and buy a new water conditioner?

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:19 pm
by wodesorel
Does your tap water use chlorine or chloramine?

Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:21 pm
by AndyCrabby
wodesorel wrote:Does your tap water use chlorine or chloramine?
I honestly don't know. It's NYC tap water if that makes it any easier

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:34 am
by AndyCrabby
They used chlorine but no chloramine from what I read

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 8:49 am
by GotButterflies
Between it not neutralizing ammonia, and It also saying it contains bioextract with natural biopolymers for healthy filter bacteria...I personally wouldn't use it, but that's me.


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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:21 am
by AndyCrabby
@GotButterflies Is there a conditioner that you recommend? This one is one my bf gave to me when he used to keep a betta fish, it was still good So I decided to use it but I will gladly change it if it's bad for my crabs

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:24 am
by daws409
Most use seachem prime

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:27 am
by AndyCrabby
daws409 wrote:Most use seachem prime

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Thank you!
Btw are those carebears? I remember liking that show as a kid
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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:30 am
by GotButterflies
I agree with Daws- I use Prime I buy mine off of Amazon. You can purchase that at most pet stores as well.


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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 9:33 am
by AndyCrabby
Off to the pet store! I'm sure they're tired of seeing my face by now

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:11 am
by daws409
AndyCrabby wrote:
daws409 wrote:Most use seachem prime

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Thank you!
Btw are those carebears? I remember liking that show as a kid
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YW!! Yes! It's one of the advatar pics in user control panel. I have 3 children and one on the way so it kinda matches lol... I haven't figured out how to add my own pics yet. There's a tutorial here somewhere (have it bookmarked) but I haven't had the time to sit down and change it. ;)

Edit: here's the tutorial if you're interested http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... hp?t=87783

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Re: Is this decholrinator safe?

Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:19 am
by AndyCrabby
@daws409 That's adorable and thanks for the tutorial link!

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