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Re: KillieTalk Digest V3 #1947



Thiosulfate will drop the pH. A small over dose will have only a 
small effect. Outside of that it's just sulfates. So if you want to 
remove the chlorine and drop the pH, it is the way to go. carbon 
filters don't change the pH.

Charles H

>Subject: RE: Sodium thiosulfate
>
>Rumor has it that it could have a detrimental effect on plants and bacteria
>culture. I had trouble with an overdose of amquel killing my bacteria
>culture in one tank. I have heard from other people that sodium thiosulfate
>killed their plants or at least slowed their growth.
>
>peace,
>
>~RJ~
>To: killietalk at aka_org
>Subject: Re: Sodium thiosulfate
>
>Does using excess sodium thiosulfate have any negative effects on fish?
>Does it change any water parameters other than chlorine removal?  I ask
>because I have been just squirting in an unknown amount when I am filling my
>holding tubs with
>tap water. Is this acceptable practice?
>
Tom Cook
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