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Python: not needing to de-chlorinate??
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Sat May 13, 2006 12:41 pmby tissigirl
When I was reading the directions that came with my python a while back it said that since the water is aerated there is no need to use anything to remove the chlorine from the water. Is this true? I would assume that it means that the aeration of the water removes the chlorine, or something along those lines.
Posted:
Sat May 13, 2006 4:27 pmby marisa
If you leave standing chlorinated water exposed to the air, the chlorine will dissipate, but over time (like about 24 hours). I don't know how long it would take with the python, though...perhaps the process is quicker if the water is running?
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Sat May 13, 2006 4:55 pmby steve
I have also heard that it would evaporate quicker in aerated water. I've also recently heard that chloramine would eventually convert into chlorine gas but over the course of several days - but I've haven't confirmed that yet.