Dekz
Aquarium Advice Activist
They just add the dechlor for the amount of water they are adding.
I was under the impression that you could not do this, as the dechlor would be dilluted by all the water in the tank.
They just add the dechlor for the amount of water they are adding.
i havent ever sucked up any fish even with small 1 inch fish. you could put a netting over it if you are worried.I've always been a bit confused about python operation.
I understand that it uses the faucet to suck the tank water out but..
#1 does it have a valve on the tank end? I wouldn't want it to suck up a fish while I'm turning on the tap.
#2 when you are refilling, since the water is going directly into the tank, how do you monitor the temp, and do you then just dose dechlorinator for the entire tank volume? That sounds like it could get expensive fast.
sounds good but treat the whole tank. a couple pennies of dechlor really worth the risk.They usually monitor the temp at the tap. Get the temp set before running the hose to the tank. They just add the dechlor for the amount of water they are adding.
how cold is the water? i just add the water right from the hose for my fish.Well in my case I cannot use water from the sink connection because I have a water softener. I draw water from before the softener (and water heater). It's from a well so the temp is usually cold. So I have to let it sit to at least warm up to room temp. Doesn't sound like a python would do me much good.
sounds good but treat the whole tank. a couple pennies of dechlor really worth the risk.
how cold is the water? i just add the water right from the hose for my fish.
ill have to test my tap water. i just do 50% from the tap with no ill effects yet. if you are worried your idea about drum is a great idea. someone local has a 225 gallon water container for $100. i have thought about getting that lolIt's around 65 F. I do put water straight in for small water changes but anything more than 10% will drop the water temp 4 or 5 degrees in my 10 gal fry tanks.