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FishRfine

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Ok, I have a really serious problem. I've finally got my 1st big tank, and im putting in a baby 1.5ft aro (silver). However, my parents never heard me say the fish would need warm water. The problem is that there is no hot or cold water in my basement, except for a cold faucet that shoots it out at what is currently 66psi (looked just before I wrote this). Also, in case this will help, im draining the water for the changes by means of a sump pump that my tank is right next to.

I need the following things

A meathod to do water changes that is

Safe (warm enough water)
Takes up as little space as possible
Easy (not backbreaking, im gonna b doing 30% each week)
Cost effective
 
First what size tank are you going with. You may have to do more frequent smaller w/c which will not affect the temp of the tank as much. You could also get a rubbermaid container or trash can, fill with water and through a heater in. After a couple days you'll have warm water for your tank.

The best method you could do though is a drip system for water changes. Rallysman has posted a good one. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80209
 
ummmmmm fill up a seperate tank or some form of container with water and heat it.
 
Another option would be split your water changes in two...say two 15% changes on consecutive days rather than one large one. The smaller water volume shouldn't be drastic enough to cause any problems.
 
the water coming out is at 54 degrees, sadly, I dont think there would be any size change that wouldnt be disruptive. I think im going to use a huge trash can. thanks people! oh and by the way, my tank is a 220
 
Well if you leave it in the 'trash can' over night it will warm up a little on it's own (assuming the basement is more than 54 degrees of course).

I've done water changes away from a hot water source before and I just emptied a couple of kettles full of boiling water in there. It's a bit of a pain waiting the few minutes each time for the kettle to boil but it gives you more time to remember to add the dechlorinator. ;)

Of course even 10% (22 US gallons) of cold water is going to take quite few kettles of boiling water to heat it up. (4 or 5 at a guesstimate)
 
Ahh, it's been pointed out to me that you do not actually have electric kettles in the US. (sounds extraudinary, how do you make your tea??)
If true however you may disregard my previous post here which understandably would have made no sense to you whatsoever. :grinno:
 
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