Is using hot water from tap bad?

[aussiesk8]

Depends on how "hot" you're talking.

Really hot water weakens your seams on glass/silicone sealed tanks. That's typically why you're told not to do it. The silicone softens and the glass blows off.

I hear you, but the hot water i only being used to bring the temperature up to the desired level. The point is to stop any sort of rapid temp change hot or cold

 

[knifegill]

If water hot enough to soften silicone were added to a tank, your fish would become dinner.

 

[Esten]

i always do this

 

[invisyblegypsey]

how many times does this have to be answered

 

[tcarswell]

I just pump in 80 degree water as always with my python and add prime before the new water starts coming in. Works like a charm. Besides most dechlorinators break down heavy metals or at least they claim to.

 

[tcarswell]

If your really worried about heavy metals in your water heater drain it completely and run some water through it then refill and start over. This should be done every 5 years or so anyways.

 

[Blues14]

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.

Same here, no problem with my angels, discus and Rams.

 

[lizard cat]

i never had a problem

 

[tcarswell]

how many times does this have to be answered

At least a few more. Maybe we can start another tab for lame craigs list adds and "Are copper water pipes safe" threads.

 

[Cholly]

I guess I'll find out, I finally broke down and got a Python Friday after 40 years of buckets.