Does a Aqua Tech Power Filter make tap water clean for guppies?
HI LG, the filter doesn’t remove the harmful elements in the tap water nor does it remove ammonia & nitrite. What it does do is collect the loose debris that builds up in the tank that creates the harmful ammonia & nitrite & these can only be removed by regular partial water changes which dilute the toxins to low levels. This is why a liquid master test kit is essential-you can monitor the quality of your water frequently & water change accordingly. The tap water will contain 1 & possibly 2 harmful chemicals-chlorine &/or chloramine. Only the chlorine will evaporate in 24 hours by letting the water stand or ‘age’. If your local water company uses chloramine ageing is no use as it leaves an ammonia residue in the water which takes weeks to evaporate & this will kill your fish. Most water companies have a facility on their websites where you can enter your post/zip code & get a localised water quality report-then you can see if they use chlorine or chloramine. If in doubt add dechlorinat
