Adding tap water

[Kathi]

My pond lost 6 inches of water and I need to refill with the fish in. How can I declorinate the water with the fish in the pond. Thank you

 

[Lisak1]

There are products made for this purpose - decholorinators. Just add the appropriate amount as you add water.

 

[Kathi]

With the fish in the pond?

 

[Lisak1]

Yup. Perfectly safe. Anytime you add water you should use dechlor if you know you have chlorine in your source water.

 

[Kathi]

Yup. Perfectly safe. Anytime you add water you should use dechlor if you know you have chlorine in your source water.

Thank you!

 

[poconojoe]

Yep, follow the instructions on the bottle as to how much to add per gallon of water. I use Tetra Aquasafe Water Conditioner, but there are others.
I have a small digital water meter device that screws onto the end of my garden hose. It was under $20 on Amazon. I think it is called a "water saver".
I add the dechlorinizer to the rushing water as it enters the pond. No need to mix it separately beforehand. I've been doing it this way for many years.
The dechlorinizer I use states one capful to 50 gallons of water. So I add a capful or two and watch the meter.
Easy...

 

[bggenie]

I use a clean horse muck tub fill with water and declorinate, BUT leave it a few hours to reach outside temp so you don't shock the fish with temperature change, then pour it in about the perimeter.