Water has chlorine, safe to soak wood?

[PolarBlue]

I’m having this same problem right now. My wood is ready to go after boiling it a few times and letting it soak in the boiled water. I have Houston tap water and it’s known to have ALOT of chlorine in it. Can I just do one more boil and safely add it in?

 

[Gudgie]

I’m having this same problem right now. My wood is ready to go after boiling it a few times and letting it soak in the boiled water. I have Houston tap water and it’s known to have ALOT of chlorine in it. Can I just do one more boil and safely add it in?

I honestly wouldn't worry about it, and would add it straight into your tank. I doubt the wood will contain that much chlorine. To be extra safe, you could always dose your aquarium with prime or whatever dechlorinator you use after you add the wood.

 

[PolarBlue]

I honestly wouldn't worry about it, and would add it straight into your tank. I doubt the wood will contain that much chlorine. To be extra safe, you could always dose your aquarium with prime or whatever dechlorinator you use after you add the wood.

Sweet! Thank you!

 

[Pfrozen]

I didn't see this thread until now but if anyone is still looking for info it depends on what form of chlorine your water treatment center uses. Chlorine from chlorine dioxide will evaporate on its own after 24 hours. Chloramine will need to be removed with dechlorinator