How to remove chlorine from tap water for water changes?

Greetings,

I'm curious to learn how people are removing chlorine from tap water before use in the aquarium during water changes? I've been using a solution called "Prime" that I place a small half-cap full into each bucket during water changes. That way chlorine doesn't make it into the aquarium. I'm curious to learn if there is something better or a different way people do it. I'm a novice to fish keeping, so I'm wondering what others do.

I've heard old-timers will let water "rest" in a bucket for 24 hours before use. That way the chlorine evaporates, and no chemicals are introduced into the aquarium.

What other methods exists besides these two to remove Chlorine from water for water changes?

Thanks for the help to this novice fish keeper.

 

Good morning and Welcome to Fish Lore!

Many water companies use chloramine which does not dissipate in 24 hours like chlorine does. Your method should be just fine.

Many members use Prime. Personally I use Amquel + and Nova Aqua + as my water conditioners. These are the most widely recommended.

Some folks use a water changer (link below) and add the water conditioner directly into the tank as it's filling:


Ken

 

I use prime and stress coat

 

I use the 24 hour method, it has always worked for me!

 

I use Prime too, but we just got a faucet changer, so after I refill the tanks and add enough Prime for the whole volume of the tank.
Also just so you know if you can find a bottle of Prime that has the filp top cap, this may help with the bucket method, you only need 2 drops per gallon

 

There are several things you can do to remove chlorine but you will need to use a product like Seachem Prime or Amquel to remove chloramines. If you put the water in a bucket and let it stand for 24 hours most of the chlorine will evaporate but I don’t think chloramines evaporate that fast.

I personally use a 100 gallon prep tank to pre-treat and heat my water. I use Prime even using the 100 gallon prep tank due to chloramines.

 

In addition to removing chlorine, a water condition will also remove heavy metals that may be in your water. Also, some water conditioners such as Prime and Amquel+ will detox ammonia and nitrites.

 

In addition to removing chlorine, a water condition will also remove heavy metals that may be in your water. Also, some water conditioners such as Prime and Amquel+ will detox ammonia and nitrites.

Another good reason to use water conditioners.

 

I use Aqueon Water Conditioner to remove chlorine from my tap water

 

I use prime in all of my tanks. I must say this water conditioner works the best. I used to use two different water conditioners before I start using Prime.

 

Thanks everyone for the response. I'm going to get me a water changer and use prime in the tank after I add water.