Patterson333
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'm thinking about getting/making a python system for water changes, but I've got a bit of an issue. I've got city water where I live, and not only is it chlorinated, but it's got about 0.25 ppm worth of Ammonia in it.
Currently, I've got 5 five gallon gas tanks which I fill with water from my tap and allow to sit open for a day or two to allow the chlorine and ammonia to escape (which I don't know if it actually gets the ammonia out, but as of yet I've had no problems after performing PWCs). Right before I add that new water, I dose each gas tank with 5mL of StressCoat + (I know many of you on this forum are partial to Prime, and once all my StressCoat runs out I'm making the switch).
If I got one of those python systems, I obviously wouldn't be able to do that. My only option would be to refill the tank with tap water and then dose with a water conditioner afterward. My main concern is that I would be exposing my tank to chlorine from the tap during that time period when I'm filling up. The ammonia in my tap is also a bit of a concern for me, though I'm quite confident my tank's bacterial colonies would handle that rather quickly (it's been cycled for three years).
Anyone use a Python with tap water? Do you guys think this would be a problem? Is it just not feasible to use a python system with my water? Any input is appreciated! Thanks!
Currently, I've got 5 five gallon gas tanks which I fill with water from my tap and allow to sit open for a day or two to allow the chlorine and ammonia to escape (which I don't know if it actually gets the ammonia out, but as of yet I've had no problems after performing PWCs). Right before I add that new water, I dose each gas tank with 5mL of StressCoat + (I know many of you on this forum are partial to Prime, and once all my StressCoat runs out I'm making the switch).
If I got one of those python systems, I obviously wouldn't be able to do that. My only option would be to refill the tank with tap water and then dose with a water conditioner afterward. My main concern is that I would be exposing my tank to chlorine from the tap during that time period when I'm filling up. The ammonia in my tap is also a bit of a concern for me, though I'm quite confident my tank's bacterial colonies would handle that rather quickly (it's been cycled for three years).
Anyone use a Python with tap water? Do you guys think this would be a problem? Is it just not feasible to use a python system with my water? Any input is appreciated! Thanks!