Water Change Question

[Greg_DS]

Hi, new to this and have a question.

Pretty much figured out the water change process but one thing puzzles me that I can't seem to find via Google....how do I ensure the new water going in is the right temp??

I have 8 danios in that were added yesterday so this will be the first time I've done it with fish in.

Thanks.

 

[fishprotector]

Testing it with your hand is accurate enough

 

[Greg_DS]

So the new water doesn't need to be 100% the same?? Thanks for the reply

 

[The Taffy Apple]

+1, testing with your hand.

What i tend to do is cup my hand under the tap for 10 seconds and feel (albeit very roughly) what temp it is at compared to my tank water. I also have 2 x digital thermometers in my large tank, so i quickly check what they are reading after each bucketful of water i add...too warm? Add more cold, etc etc..

Terry.

 

[Greg_DS]

Thanks guys!!

 

[BigbruiserAl]

The water temp can be 4c cooler and in some fish will induce spawning, 5c or be and you step into the grey area upsetting your fish. If your worried a £1 thermometer from fle bay if fine for this purpose but i use my hand