W ward1066 Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 2, 2009 450 2 0 kansas Apr 25, 2009 #1 I heard that adding hot water to warm up your replacement water was a bad thing because of possible heavy metals in hot water tanks, anyone ever heard this?
I heard that adding hot water to warm up your replacement water was a bad thing because of possible heavy metals in hot water tanks, anyone ever heard this?
R rook45 Fire Eel MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 2,106 4 68 46 new jersey Apr 25, 2009 #2 I've heard something like that but I do it and don't have any problems.
benzjamin13 Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Sep 12, 2005 31,650 646 201 Los Angeles, CA Apr 25, 2009 #3 It cuts the oxygen supply in the water.
A aquafan2001 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jun 19, 2005 98 2 38 Bothell, WA Apr 25, 2009 #4 I do it during a water change. Hot and cold water straight from the tap. Add Dechlor while filling the tank. Never had a problem.
I do it during a water change. Hot and cold water straight from the tap. Add Dechlor while filling the tank. Never had a problem.
H Hap3niz Candiru MFK Member Mar 13, 2009 349 0 46 37 south texas Apr 25, 2009 #5 yeah, i usually use warm water during my water changes!
A Austin Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 7, 2005 2,114 1 0 . Apr 25, 2009 #6 some say this. i have never had any problems.
C chesterthehero Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 20, 2008 2,996 4 0 corona, ca Apr 25, 2009 #7 ive also heard this... never had an issue with it...
FSM Blue Tier VIP MFK Member Jan 1, 2008 5,261 9 367 Georgia Apr 25, 2009 #8 I prefer to fill the tank up with water that is the same temperature as the tank water. Causing a massive drop in water temp seems like a bad idea.
I prefer to fill the tank up with water that is the same temperature as the tank water. Causing a massive drop in water temp seems like a bad idea.
J jakemorries Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 13, 2009 122 0 0 43 uk Apr 25, 2009 #9 stright from tap for me and not a prob
D dmopar74 Peacock Bass MFK Member Mar 24, 2006 5,080 155 120 46 Tri cities washington Apr 25, 2009 #10 ive been doing it weekly for 3 years, no problems here.
