Millipedes and chlorine/water

[Domestic goose1]

I saw somewhere that millipedes can not tolerate chlorine in tap water. My millipedes should arrive tomorrow so I’m not sure if I should just use normal tap water (I live in north west of England) or if I need to get some bottled water from the shop. Anybody know?

 

[MrGhostMantis]

I recommend to just use bottled water to be safe.

 

[Arthroverts]

I'd recommend leaving the tap water to sit overnight to allow the chlorine/chloramines to dissipate. It may not pose a problem but why take the risk?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[rosenkrieger]

Chlorine will evaporate out of water if left sitting out for 24 hours in a pitcher/bowl or if you dont want to wait, you can either use bottled water, or get dechlorinater in the fish section of pet stores

 

[EpicEpic]

I'd recommend leaving the tap water to sit overnight to allow the chlorine/chloramines to dissipate. It may not pose a problem but why take the risk?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

Chlorine will dissipate. Chloramine won't.

I'd get a dechlorinator from a fish store.

 

[Arthroverts]

Chlorine will dissipate. Chloramine won't.

I didn't know that; read that in an aquarium book I think. Apparently chloramines don't harm the fish then ;D...

Thanks,

Arthroverts