Asked by: Manisha Rothenberger
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Can you put fish straight into tap water?

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Goldfish shouldn't live in untreated tapwater
Goldfish cannot live in untreated water straightfrom the tap. This is because tap water containschemicals that are bad for your fish. And, even worse,can kill all of the 'good bacteria' in your tank. Thechemicals in tap water can kill some or all of thebacteria.


Also asked, can you put fish in tap water?

Water and Water Quality. Ordinary tapwater is fine for filling up the aquarium as long as youlet it sit for several days before adding fish (the chlorinein the tap water will kill the fish).

Similarly, will Tap Water Kill Goldfish? The problem is, goldfish can't stand chlorine.Not only can chlorine destroy the beneficial bacteria thatkeeps your aquarium water healthy, but it willeventually kill your goldfish if the tap waterisn't treated.

Herein, how long till tap water is safe for fish?

Will tap water be safe for fish aftersitting for 24 hours. By then, most of the chlorine should haveevaporated into the atmosphere, but it is better to use aconditioner or a de-chlorinator to ensure that the water is safefor fish.

How long do you have to wait to put fish in a new tank?

You should cycle thetank for at least 2-4 weeks, test it to make sure it has nonitrite or ammonia in it, and then follow the steps for introducingnew fish into the tank.

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Can fish live in a bowl without a filter?

A goldfish can live in a bowl without afilter, but not at the optimal quality of life. Thebowl with no filter arrangement will likely shortenthe goldfish's life. Aquarium experts recommend that you notkeep your goldfish in a bowl, but rather a larger,filtered tank.

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What is new pond syndrome?

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How do you Dechlorinate water for fish without chemicals?

How To Dechlorinate Water Naturally
  1. Let It Sit. One of the easiest ways to dechlorinate waternaturally is to let it sit for a while.
  2. Using Ultraviolet Light. Another natural way to dechlorinatewater for fish is to use a UV sterilizer.
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Is rainwater safe for aquariums?

Is rainwater safe to use in tropicalaquariums — it must contain less additives thantapwater — and if so would you still require to use aconditioner to treat rainwater prior to adding it to thetank? A. Rainwater can be safe, but it doesabsorb airborne pollution, and that could cause problems for yourfish.

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Why fish die after changing water?

The answer is yes, but not because water changesare inherently bad. Because the fish live in thewater, and the changes happen slowly, they adjust toit. When a sudden, large water change occurs, it causes sucha drastic shift in the makeup of the water that thefish often cannot tolerate it and theydie.

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Can too much water conditioner hurt fish?

Short answer is yes, you can over condition yourwater. Longer answer is that it's really hard to do. Unlessyou dump an entire bottle of conditioner in your tank, yourfish will be fine. Conditioner essentially removesthe harmful effects of chlorine and chloramines from your every daytap water to be safe for fish.

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How often should you change goldfish water?

The recommended is no more than 2 fish per 20 gallons.At that size, a once a week partial change, at leastone-third of the water, is perfect for keeping the tankclean. Once a month you can do a largerchange, between half to two-thirds of thewater.

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Can I use bottled water for my goldfish?

Make sure the water is not distilled,demineralized, flavored or ionized. It should be bottled atthe source, uncarbonated, natural spring water. Reverseosmosis water may not be safe for fish because it isfiltered, and some of the mineral content will have beentaken out in the process.

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How do you Dechlorinate tap water?

Method 3 Dechlorinating Water for GeneralUse
  1. Allow the chlorine to evaporate naturally. Fill a bucket or tubwith the water you want to dechlorinate.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per 1 gallon (3.8 L) ofwater.
  3. Use ultraviolet light to dechlorinate water.

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How long should water conditioner sit?

Some folk don't even seem to wait that long. Iagree with Jase, the purpose of letting the water sit for 24hours is to allow the chlorine and chloramines to leave thewater. if you are using a good water conditioner thenthe chlorine and chloramines are removed after 10-15 minutes ofadding the conditioner.

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Why is my goldfish constantly opening his mouth?

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How do goldfish live for a long time?

How to make your goldfish live longer
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  2. Set up the tank beforehand.
  3. Provide mental and physical stimulation.
  4. Increase oxygen diffusion into the water.
  5. Keep the tank clean.
  6. Don't remove the goldfish during a water change.
  7. Allow the water temperature to change as seasons change.
  8. Feed you fish right.

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How do you remove chlorine from water naturally?

You can remove chlorine from your tapwater by using a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter thatwill absorb and trap most natural organic compounds, tastes,odors and synthetic organic chemicals.

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How often do you feed goldfish?

Feed 2-3 times daily. It is important to avoidoverfeeding goldfish as this can cause indigestion and/orcontaminate the tank. In terms of the amount to feed, a goodrule of thumb is to only feed an amount that thegoldfish can consume in under two minutes or onlyfeed as much as the size of the goldfish'seye.

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Will a betta fish kill a goldfish?

And while bettas are hardy fish, they'reextremely susceptible to ammonia poisoning which can quicklykill them. But it's not just the ammonia poisoning thatcan be a problem. Keeping the tank clean in itselfcan often affect your betta. Due to how dirtygoldfish are they need frequent water changes.

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Can you put fish in a new tank the same day?

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New aquarium owners are eager to addfish, often the same day they set up the tank.Some are lucky but many will quickly lose some, or all, oftheir fish. The water in a new tank needs tostabilize. Then, it will be safe to introduce fish tothe aquarium.

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Can I put fish in my tank after 24 hours?

You can add a small amount of fish flakefood, small chunks of raw shrimp, or used filter media and gravelfrom another aquarium that is established. Even with thesetricks to speed it up, you should give your tank at least24 hours to start building up bacteria before addingfish.

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