LOOKING FOR TIPS ON WATER CHANGES

[CHOMPERS]

I don't think... ...Python ... ...I've never treated my water and have never had any problems.

Did you even read Dr. Joes post?

You are encouraging others to follow your bad habits.

 

[danny]

btw the tank warter is great for your vegie plot, it turns all you vegetables into MONSTERS

 

[KABB44423]

Your idea for the reintroduction of water is convenient...just remember with the tank you'll have over 3/4 of a ton of water on the stand.

Your right on two counts with tap water, it is detrimental to the bacteria colony and you should let treated water set for a period of time (an hour is fine especially if aerated). The thinking behind dumping it straight into the tank is its easy and they can't see the effects...bacteria colonies rebuild quickly if you have a substantial media area and some de-chlorinationg agents say they work instantly, which translates in some peoples minds to no effect on the tanl or its inhabitants. But it just doesn't work that way.

You also have gill burn, eye problems, lateral line erosion, hole in head syndrom and reduced slime coat.

Oh and I use treated and stored (same day usually) water with pumps to remove and replace water. Pumps are cleaned between use in each tank.

Dr Joe

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so from what you guys are saying the Python is just really not the thing 2 use because i cant add declo and let the water sit so in all the Python kills my beni bact?

 

[Dr Joe]

Pythons don't kill fish...Chlorine does.

Some of the bacteria if you have a large bio-media area...unless you put the python next to the intake for your filter while it's running.

Declor works instantly...on contact.

If you want an example, half-fill a 100g+ tank with water, put in 1/4 cup of milk and then fill it up, while watching the milk...does it mix with all the new water before the new water could get to the fish? Nope, it swirls around slowly dissipating into the water.

Dechlor is a wonderful thing...not magic, we need to give it a chance to work.

Oh, and putting chlorinated water into the tank and trusting it to dilute just makes the chlorine more effective as a pollutant.

Yes alot of the time you seem to get away with it...but you really don't.

I'm not criticizing anyone here, we're all here for our fish , at least that's what I like to think .

Facts is facts.

Dr Joe

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[KABB44423]

Pythons don't kill fish...Chlorine does.

Some of the bacteria if you have a large bio-media area...unless you put the python next to the intake for your filter while it's running.

Declor works instantly...on contact.

If you want an example, half-fill a 100g+ tank with water, put in 1/4 cup of milk and then fill it up, while watching the milk...does it mix with all the new water before the new water could get to the fish? Nope, it swirls around slowly dissipating into the water.

Dechlor is a wonderful thing...not magic, we need to give it a chance to work.

Oh, and putting chlorinated water into the tank and trusting it to dilute just makes the chlorine more effective as a pollutant.

Yes alot of the time you seem to get away with it...but you really don't.

I'm not criticizing anyone here, we're all here for our fish , at least that's what I like to think .

Facts is facts.

Dr Joe

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thats right im here to learn by all means i want my fish happy

 

[KABB44423]

i like ur way better Dr just fill up the bucket add de chlo let sit for a hour or so and add to the tank that seem easy

 

[CHOMPERS]

Actually, if you add the dechlor to your bucket and then fill it, it will be done before you get it to the tank.

If you use a barrel and pump, it will be done by the time the water reaches the other end of your hose. (The pump and hose turbulence helps mix the water.)

 

[KABB44423]

Actually, if you add the dechlor to your bucket and then fill it, it will be done before you get it to the tank.

If you use a barrel and pump, it will be done by the time the water reaches the other end of your hose. (The pump and hose turbulence helps mix the water.)

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