Are both saltwater fish and fresh water fish affected by chloramines?
Yes, chloramines affect saltwater fish just as they affect freshwater fish. Chloramines will need to be removed if the water used to make saltwater solutions comes from a chloraminated supply. Are Koi fish affected by chloramines like other fish? Yes, Koi are just as susceptible to being harmed by chloramines as any other fish. If only a small amount of water is added to an aquarium or pond to make up for evaporation, do chloramines still need to be removed? This will depend on the amount of water added in relation to the size of the aquarium or pond, and the time period in which it is added. An alternative is to monitor for a total chlorine residual in the aquarium or pond while adding the chloraminated water. Chloramine residuals in water used to keep fish should be kept below 0.1 mg/L. Total chlorine test kits are available from pet stores, pool supply stores and chemical supply houses. Won’t letting water sit for a few days remove chloramines from tanks or pond water? No. Unlike ch
