artie gecko
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Hi all. I'm posting here for the first time. I did perform a search and didn't find this exact question already answered. I apologize if I missed it.
I've been searching the internet trying to find very specific information about safe (or not) levels of iron in the tank water for an ACF. I know (have read several places) that ACFs are very susceptible to metal poisoning. The metals most commonly mentioned are Chloramines. I haven't managed to find any discussion of specific safe levels of iron. I know all tap water in my area has some and on the city water it has not been an issue.
However, I am moving to a place that is on unfiltered well water that is _very_ high in iron. As in, the water is actually tinged orange. It is graded as safe for human and animal consumption (my brother who lives there uses it for his birds) but I am worried that it is too much for my frog to handle.
If, in fact, that much iron is deadly, does anyone know of an easily aquired water treatment solution that removes iron? I know letting the water set out doesn't get rid of iron. I normally use Stresscoat brand drops to remove the Chlorine in the place I live now, but I don't think that will work on iron.
If that much iron is dangerous and there is no affordable way to remove it I will not be able to keep my frog. That would be sad since I've had him for four years already and I really enjoy him, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your time.
artie
I've been searching the internet trying to find very specific information about safe (or not) levels of iron in the tank water for an ACF. I know (have read several places) that ACFs are very susceptible to metal poisoning. The metals most commonly mentioned are Chloramines. I haven't managed to find any discussion of specific safe levels of iron. I know all tap water in my area has some and on the city water it has not been an issue.
However, I am moving to a place that is on unfiltered well water that is _very_ high in iron. As in, the water is actually tinged orange. It is graded as safe for human and animal consumption (my brother who lives there uses it for his birds) but I am worried that it is too much for my frog to handle.
If, in fact, that much iron is deadly, does anyone know of an easily aquired water treatment solution that removes iron? I know letting the water set out doesn't get rid of iron. I normally use Stresscoat brand drops to remove the Chlorine in the place I live now, but I don't think that will work on iron.
If that much iron is dangerous and there is no affordable way to remove it I will not be able to keep my frog. That would be sad since I've had him for four years already and I really enjoy him, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your time.
artie