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how do u do 100% water changes on a jar??

cause wont the water temp b really low at first???

thanx
 
Hi jm. Most people like to treat their water a day ahead of time. This lets it get to the right temp. Since i heat my room, and not my tanks, I let the water go to room temp. If you heat your tank or jars, then you need to heat your aging bin. Either a bucket or trash can works good. The pic shows a 33 gal trash can I use to age my water.
 

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Yep, I do the same as fisher, my water sits in the heated fishroom for at least a day before I use it, then it's the same temp as the jars and tanks. But in instances where it hasn't been, I would put my 1 gallon containers in the sink or bathtub where I've filled it with HOT water...keep a thermometer in the gallon jug and wait for it to hit the same temp as the jars/tank. It doesn't take long at all, just a few minutes really.

Linda
 
I let mine sit overnight as well, but sadly I go through it so quickly and I still need more water to finish water changes, so I just fill my buckets directly from the tap and use it, just adjust the water to make sure it's around the same temp. A degree or two warmer is no biggie to them,it's colder water that makes them uncomfortable.
 
I also use aged water but because I don't have a heater in my apartment (I just use a space heater for the bettas) I mix my cold aged water with hot water from the tap till it's the same temp.
 
jkun17 said:
It's not too hard. Just net your betta, dump the water, replace the water, replace the betta.
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The problem he has is the water temp difference...if you just move a betta from one temp water to another that has a big difference, then you're just asking for your fish to get sick and die.

Linda
 
shrks1fan said:
jkun17 said:
It's not too hard. Just net your betta, dump the water, replace the water, replace the betta.
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The problem he has is the water temp difference...if you just move a betta from one temp water to another that has a big difference, then you're just asking for your fish to get sick and die.

Linda
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I probably should have said I let it sit for 24 hours, but since others already said that, I didn't think it was too necessary.

Anywho: yes, letting your treated water age is always a good idea.
 
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