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[SuperChuck]

Another good thing to know if using idophor. Sodium Metabisulfate removes iodine stains instantly as well as bleach residue. It also removes chlorine from city water and makes it safe for animals in aquariums. I think it may actually be the active ingredient in the chlorine removal drops for aquariums, but I never got around to checking the labels.

Where would one get this stuff? Is it the active ingredient in any brand name items?

I checked the tap water conditioner I have. No mention of active ingredients...

[Kenyth]

Where would one get this stuff? Is it the active ingredient in any brand name items?

I checked the tap water conditioner I have. No mention of active ingredients...

Brewing or wine making stores, or on line. They sell it in powder or tablet form. It's primarily used to sanitize juice before fermentation. I would research it a bit first before using it in aquarium water. I'm reasonably sure it's perfectly safe since it's a food type additive, but all the info I have on using it as a water conditioner for aquariums I got from someone else on a board. The exact amount to use would also be in question. I've never tried it personally or read about it on a pet site. When it comes to the safety of your fish I would find out for sure first.