Water Changes

[weidjd]

I wanted to know when doing a water change do you age the water? Or do you just use it straight from the tap? I have dealt with SW and part of mixing the salt with RO takes much time. With FW do you add a water treatment chemical each time you do a change?

[ramcharger1979]

I add mine straight from the tap and add prime to the water as I am filling the tank.

[J-P]

some do some don't. I think it is personal choice.

[sevenyearnight]

I mix it in a bucket with a powerhead and a heater, at least a few hours, or over night.
*saltwater that is.

[jtbadco]

for FW,...I add Prime directly to the tank before refilling with fresh water

if you do not want to use water treatments then you can 'age' the water for 24-48 hrs

[weidjd]

Thanks for replies.

[Pufferpunk]

I add mine straight from the tap and add prime to the water as I am filling the tank.

+1

[geronimo69]

I age mine... Unless I'm doing multiple water changes in one day.. then it's into my mixing tub for a few mins with Prime, then into the tank. I like to raise the PH of my water before adding it to my tanks. All of my tanks have the PH 8+, but the tap only comes out around 6.5-7.

[RTR]

I do age all of my water for partials, whether fresh, brackish, or marine. In certain emergencies I have used water fresh from the tap (with Prime addition), but that is quite rare.