S SHYBOY AC Members Mar 2, 2009 9 0 0 Mar 28, 2009 #1 Iv'e been told to treat tap water at least 24 hours in advance for my tropical tank when doing a 25% water change, will the water not be cold after lying for 24 hours and shock my tropical fish.
Iv'e been told to treat tap water at least 24 hours in advance for my tropical tank when doing a 25% water change, will the water not be cold after lying for 24 hours and shock my tropical fish.
Weezer Plastic Plant's Live Longer Mar 2, 2007 3,398 1 0 "Minnesota - It Gets Chilly Here" Mar 28, 2009 #2 You should be using a water conditioner like Prime and add it to the water, no need to wait..........
You should be using a water conditioner like Prime and add it to the water, no need to wait..........
7itanium AC Members Jan 31, 2009 1,794 0 0 39 Spokane, WA Mar 28, 2009 #3 there is NO reason to wait at all.. not more than about 2 minutes prime and most good water conditioners disperse instantly
there is NO reason to wait at all.. not more than about 2 minutes prime and most good water conditioners disperse instantly
Rbishop Administrator Staff member Dec 30, 2005 40,733 462 143 72 Real Name Mr. Normal Mar 28, 2009 #4 No need to age the water....that is more of a method for getting rid of chlorine. Many systems use chloramine nowdays that won't gas off. Use Prime.
No need to age the water....that is more of a method for getting rid of chlorine. Many systems use chloramine nowdays that won't gas off. Use Prime.
ChrisK AC Members Aug 10, 2008 3,079 0 0 45 Sulphur, LA Mar 28, 2009 #5 If your using a water conditioner no need to wait
tanker Josh Holloway--Be mine!!! Sep 1, 2003 7,321 333 116 Calif. SF Bay area Visit site Real Name Jessica Mar 28, 2009 #6 I Agree with all the above.
S SHYBOY AC Members Mar 2, 2009 9 0 0 Mar 28, 2009 #7 Well i can forget all that wait 24 hour gaff, all my fish are in prime condition thanks for the info.
Well i can forget all that wait 24 hour gaff, all my fish are in prime condition thanks for the info.