Tank transfer question ?

[goodtimes2]

If you treat for chlorine either by aeration for a day or a water conditoner product , can you use straight tap water with your salt mix for this method ? Also if you combined this with the hyposalinity approach would your chances of success be better along with using less salt ? I am also assuming that your properly acclimate your fish for the change in salinity.It seems when you are changing your water every 3 days high levels of phosphate or whatever doesn't matter unless it is chrorine , chloramine which aeration or a water conditioner will remove. Also you could then use heated water from your home to get closer to the right temperature versus a small tank heater if you plan to use a large 40 gallon rubbermaid container or larger to treat numerous fish. You still would use a heater, air sponge and possible pump that is sterilize between each tank transfer. Any downside ? Last question , what is the best way to sterilize the Sea-Chem ammonia alert badge ?

 

[snorvich]

If you treat for chlorine either by aeration for a day or a water conditoner product , can you use straight tap water with your salt mix for this method ?

Yes, but it would be best to use RO/DI water as a matter of practice.

Also if you combined this with the hyposalinity approach would your chances of success be better along with using less salt ?

No, hypo does not increase your chance of success with tank transfer

I am also assuming that your properly acclimate your fish for the change in salinity.It seems when you are changing your water every 3 days

You are changing tanks, not doing water changes, and always in the morning of the fourth day

high levels of phosphate or whatever doesn't matter unless it is chrorine , chloramine which aeration or a water conditioner will remove. Also you could then use heated water from your home to get closer to the right temperature versus a small tank heater if you plan to use a large 40 gallon rubbermaid container or larger to treat numerous fish. You still would use a heater, air sponge and possible pump that is sterilize between each tank transfer. Any downside ? Last question , what is the best way to sterilize the Sea-Chem ammonia alert badge ?