Re: NANFA-L-- Removing Chloramine - Sodium Thiosulfate?

Tom Watson (onefish2fish-in-comcast.net)
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:58:33 -0700

I would think that if fish had a really strong negative reaction to the
stuff that they would display it in some way, like trying to jump out of the
tank, gulping at the surface , or hanging out at the outflow of the filter.
I have used sodium thiosulfate for years and have never had any fish display
an adverse reaction. Maybe the stuff that makes you puke tastes like a
root beer float to the fish?

When you mix sodium thiosulfate with water it remains a clear liquid. I add
a little blue food coloring to discourage kids from taking a drink. Also,
you can get a lifetime supply of the stuff for $32 from Jonah's.

Tom
West Hyblos Creek Drainage
Washington State
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>I suppose that no discussion of "hypo" ( this stuff is also used in the
>photography world as a fixative they call hypo ) would be complete without
>mentioning the fact that this stuff is one of the most horrible tasting
>substances on earth. Try it if you don't believe me, but be sure to have a
>puke bucket handy.
> Now consider the fact that the sense of taste possessed by a fish is
> hundreds of thousands of times more accute than our own, and you can
> understand how the use of thiosulphate can be considered cruelty.
> Just a little something to think about, if you care. There are other
> products available like "Prime" and such which have no such taste, in case
> you're interested.
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