water chemistry

Dechlorinator

Water conditioner

Definition

Dechlorinator (water conditioner) is a chemical product that neutralizes chlorine + chloramine + heavy metals in tap water. Mandatory for any aquarium using municipal tap water.

Practical use

Best products: Seachem Prime (detoxifies ammonia + nitrite for 48 hours - bonus protection), API Stress Coat, Tetra AquaSafe. Dose at every water change. Without dechlorinator: chloramine kills bio-filter + fish gills.

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