Hi i am about to fill up my aquarium with saltwater it has been sitting out in a bucket for 6 hours now with the tap water consishener all ready in. The only thing is its abit cold. so what do i dooooo please help this is my first time thanks......
New saltwater water change help!!!!
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For small water changes (1-3G) I used to make my own heat packets by placing hot water in a bag and then placing that in the bucket (filled with treated water) to heat the water up. Its not going to increase the temperature drastically but its better than nothing in emergencies. And should work as long as you slowly add the water to the tank.
However, I invested in a cheap fishtank heater ($7) that I can place in the bucket to heat it up. You might want to consider that for future PWCs.
I am sure people will have even better suggestions but those have all worked for me.
Ah and are you using tap? I made the mistake of thinking treated tap water would be all right with conditioner, but nothing beats DI or RO water when it comes to SW fish.
However, I invested in a cheap fishtank heater ($7) that I can place in the bucket to heat it up. You might want to consider that for future PWCs.
I am sure people will have even better suggestions but those have all worked for me.
Ah and are you using tap? I made the mistake of thinking treated tap water would be all right with conditioner, but nothing beats DI or RO water when it comes to SW fish.
Germanman
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