Sorry but if you have Chlorinmine you will have dead fish. They tried that
in our city a few years back, and many fish people had to start over from
scratch if they didn't treat every bit of water. It just doesn't go away on
it's own like the chlorine will, if you leave it out for a day or only add a
small amount at a time. My son in San Francisco says they even told them not
to give it to the pets, when they started to put it in the water. He says if
it is bad for fish, birds, dogs and cats, he sure isn't going to drink it!
But then other places people say it doesn't matter and they like it fine. So
I guess you need to check with other fish people or city people, and see how
it is going with them. Or call your Vet if you have a dog or cat.KathyAZ
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I didn't realize the evaporation amount is so high. I have two barrels
one pouring into another, around 40 gallons. From the sun and drops
that splashed out, I have to top about 2 gallons a day.

I plan to replenish water via my drip system for the plants. It will
be tap water but it will drip out to replenish the water. Will it be
OK? I think we have chlorinmine. I only plan to use it during 10-14
day vacations.

What about I place a big tub of water in a seperate container and use a
siphon hose to equalize the water so the evaporation have as much
impact?

Does anyone have ideas for an auto top off system that won't cost too
much?