Hello, Frog Forum. I have something I need opinions on...

[GrifTheGreat]

you don't have to spend any money on a dechlorinator, if you don't mind having a bunch of buckets around. if you fill a bottle of water up an leave it open, the chlorine will off gas on it's own in 24 hours. and remember, you're pH is only that way with the distilled water. once you put dechlorinated tap water, it WILL change. it is totally different water.

and don't get me wrong. i was just making an analogy about them needing time to get used to the place. i'm not here to condemn you for collecting wild frogs. and you just may have saved their lives

If the tap water in your area also has Chlorimines it will not evaporate like chlorine and will remain behind. Heavy metals also do not evaporate. The 48 hour set out will do nothing if the water still contains chemicals and heavy metals. Using either natural spring water ir treated tap water is the way to go.

Bill is right about distilled water. It will eventually make your frogs sick because it is nothing but pure water. No minerals or salts that the frogs need for proper hydration and bodily functions. Use soring water or treated tap water. Distilled will leach vitamins, nutrients and electrolytes out of your frogs.