Need to age water (pH)?

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jyanagi

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Hi all,

After reading the posts on tap water PH vs standing water, I decided to test my tap. pH=6.8. My aquariums are both at 8.0.

Lately, I have been doing massive 50%+ water changes after reading posts saying the more the better. It just struck me that if I'm doing water changes with 1.) my python or 2.) even with a bucket that hasn't been sitting out for 24 hours, that I can very easily put my fish into pH shock.

Is that true? I haven't seen warnings from anyone on the need to age water? (How long does it take to age... I've seen people say leave a cup out for 24 hours for testing, but does it really take that long, or are we talking minutes for most of the change?).

Whatta you think? Thanks much.
 
I believe "aging" is only necessary if your tap water contains only chlorine and you would prefer not to use a chemical dechlorinator.

Why is your tank pH different from your tap water's?

If you think it's a problem, then more frequent but smaller PWC's may be better.
 
I assume your water is offgasing CO2. I also assume the GH and KH are the same in your tanka nd the tap (or pretty close). It is those numbers that are more important than the pH. If you use a python then just make sure you let the new water bubble ont he surface (more aggitation). This will help speed up the CO2 offgasing and settle the pH quicker as well.
 
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