Leaving Tap Water To Stand For 24 Hrs

[fry_lover]

Even though i use Seachem Prime to detoxify Chloramine, Chlorine and Heavy Metals, i still leave my tap water to stand for 24 hrs before i add it to the tank.

And i have to ask myself, Why?

I leave it uncovered, in the hope that certain crap will "gas off", but i use the Prime anyway? And as for aerosole products or other sprays i only use them in the bathroom with the door closed. Even if i want to spray a cleaning detergent onto my scourer to clean the kitchen, i go into the bathroom and close the door LOL

Is there any added benefit to leaving it out for 24 hrs except to allow it to creep up to room temp?

If there really is no logical advantages then i will stop doing it.

What would be even better would be if someone chucks a link my way, should this have been covered in detail at some point previous

 

[helterskelter]

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

 

[fry_lover]

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

yup,

i am starting to wonder what i am going to do if i end up with a couple of 6x2x2 which i want in the next 4-6 months.

I surely wont be leaving water to stand for 24 hrs, i better knock this habit on the head now then?

 

[helterskelter]

lol unless it something rearly special which need's the extra care i would not worry

 

[andywg]

Prime and other de-chlors work so close to instantly as to make no difference. I would hate to be filling my 6x2x2 with buckets when I can just connect the cold tap straight to the tank.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

i don't' think it is that practical either

 

[x-Twinkle-x]

This isn't really the same, but in our reptile room we have a big tub of water with a tap that we re-fill every night so that it is ready to use for the reptiles the next day. Apparently letting it sit there gets rid of the chlorine (or something like that) as well as bringing it up to room temp.


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[MermaidMel]

I add de-chlorinator and leave it a few mins to work into the water then add the fish back in, never had any problems doing that x

 

[Dorkhedeos]

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

I wouldnt really suggest using warm or hot water from the tap. The hot/warm water is stored in a water heater and all that crap that has built up in there goes into the water you use. Thats why you arent supposed to drink warm water out of the tap.

 

[fry_lover]

i never use the hot tap, for my fish, i am sure i read about copper and lead being more common with using the hot tap

i was beginning to think i was the only one who didnt use the hot tap.

i must say, i dont know the FACTS, would be keen to know though

 

[ArauraDiscus]

Eh the only real benefits of letting it sit are letting chlorine dissipate and letting the temperature reach that of your room.

 

[jasonskillz]

i just run to my backyard and drag in the garden hose, the waters not too cold. and i just add the chemicals while im refilling my tank.

 

[helterskelter]

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

I wouldnt really suggest using warm or hot water from the tap. The hot/warm water is stored in a water heater and all that crap that has built up in there goes into the water you use. Thats why you arent supposed to drink warm water out of the tap.

Thats why i use a kettle!!

 

[Chrispixx]

Even though i use Seachem Prime to detoxify Chloramine, Chlorine and Heavy Metals, i still leave my tap water to stand for 24 hrs before i add it to the tank.

And i have to ask myself, Why?

That is exactly the question...why? there is no need for it, especially when using Prime.

I add de-chlorinator and leave it a few mins to work into the water then add the fish back in, never had any problems doing that

You remove your fish every time you do a water change?

i never use the hot tap, for my fish, i am sure i read about copper and lead being more common with using the hot tap
i was beginning to think i was the only one who didnt use the hot tap.
i must say, i dont know the FACTS, would be keen to know though

I've always mixed hot and cold to get the temp the same as my tanks, and i never had a problem.
but i have pure water maybe that is the key.

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

I wouldnt really suggest using warm or hot water from the tap. The hot/warm water is stored in a water heater and all that crap that has built up in there goes into the water you use. Thats why you arent supposed to drink warm water out of the tap.

Thats why i use a kettle!!

I feel sorry for you.. i can do two tanks with my Python in the time it takes you to heat your kettle.

 

[Tolak]

I do water changes on several tanks a day and when not doing this at work i'm doing it to tanks at home....

I just use aquasafe and warm with hot water and add it and have no problems.

I wouldnt really suggest using warm or hot water from the tap. The hot/warm water is stored in a water heater and all that crap that has built up in there goes into the water you use. Thats why you arent supposed to drink warm water out of the tap.

I've been using a mix of hot/cold tap for years without any problem. If you maintain your hot water heater by draining 5 gallons or so from the tank every 6 months this won't be a problem. It also extends the life of your hot water heater. The burner is on the bottom, any sediment sinks to the bottom, acting as an insulator. Removing this makes the heater run more efficiently. There is a reason most hot water drains have a male garden hose attachment to drain out of.

You should also let the hot, as well as cold water run for a few minutes before filling buckets or your tank. The main line between your water service & your house is often made of lead in older structures. This was so any settling of the ground or house would not crack the supply line. Lead, being softer, has more give. It also will leach a bit of lead if water sits in it long enough.