What are the methods for removing chlorine/chloramines from fish aquariums?

Just as with chlorine, chloramines can harm all saltwater and freshwater fish, reptiles, shellfish, and amphibians that live in water.  Commercial establishments and hobbyists involved in fish rearing need to take precautions.  There are two methods that can be used to remove or neutralize chloramines before adding water to a fish tank, pond, or aquarium: (1) Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration system specifically designed to remove chloramines, or (2) conditioner or additive that contains a de-chlorinating chemical for both ammonia and chlorine.  These products are available at local pet and aquarium supply stores.  The residential and commercial fish owners are advised to verify which method is best for them with their pet store or aquatic/aquarium retailer.

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1. What is Free Chlorination?
2. What is Free Chlorine?
3. What is Chloramine?
4. How is chlorine added to drinking water?
5. How long has U.S. drinking water been chlorinated?
6. How common is chlorine disinfection of drinking water?
7. Is chlorine in drinking water safe?
8. How long will the free chlorination process last?
9. Is this the first time the City of Deerfield Beach has used free chlorintation?
10. Do other cities perform free chlorination?
11. Does free chlorination change or affect water quality?
12. Will I notice a change in my water?
13. Why does my water taste/smell different?
14. What can I do to improve the water taste/smell?
15. Why are you doing this during this time of the year?
16. What are the methods for removing chlorine/chloramines from fish aquariums?
17. I notice the hydrant on my street flowing, is this part of the free chlorination process?