Water Changes

[delectableteatray]

do i just put dechlorinated unheated water into the tank, or does the new water need heating somehow?

 

[bushpig]

just use half hot and and half cold water
and take the temp either with fingers or themometer

dats what i do

 

[delectableteatray]

thanks

 

[Tolak]

If it's a small water change, you can use unheated water if you add it slowly. Heating it depends on your plumbing setup, different countries have different ways of heating & storing hot water. Some countries, mainly UK I believe, have a storage tank above the living area that uses gravity to feed the hot water. This is generally a poor choice to use in an aquarium.

Most areas of the US have a hot water heater that is kept under pressure from the main supply. This is generally safe to use, it's a good idea to let it run for a bit to get fresh water through the lines.

Everyone's water supply is different, and every building has differences in plumbing.

 

[dwarfgourami]

I use 1 part boiling water to 9 parts cold.

 

[FlyingFish]

I use 1 part boiling water to 9 parts cold.

Is this safe?

Some say not to add hot water?

 

[dwarfgourami]

I use 1 part boiling water to 9 parts cold.

Is this safe?

Some say not to add hot water?

Ah, I should have made myself more clear. I mix it up in a bucket first, I don't pour boiling water into the tank or I expect I'd cook my poor fish!

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

In my experience its generally best to get the water as close to the current temp of the water in the tank as adding water thats a lot different in temp can cause the fish shock and many bring on illnesses like septicemia, particually with small fish who are more sensitive to tank temp and temp fluctuations.