Subj : Re: Re: Water Changes To : All From : Brian S. Date : Thu Oct 14 2004 07:11 am Wow, I cannot imagine doing all those water changes every week! In my 29 gallon, I change five gallons each week. I will add the de-chlorinator and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before putting it in my tank. Haven't noticed any major issues at all since I've been doing this. Like someone else indicated, the main reason to let it sit overnight is to let the temperature even out with that like the aquarium water. However, if you use a heater in the aquarium and it is different than room temperature, then this negates the idea of letting it sit overnight. I've also read that when you let it sit overnight, it will also break down the chlorine and other chemicals so the actual de-chlorinator chemical isn't needed. Brian S. "Gunnie" wrote in message news:10mro9cci1rlm24@corp.supernews.com... > I have 5 tanks that range in size from 10 gallons to 100 gallons, and > they all get 50% water changes every week. I used a > python to drain and refill > the tanks, and once the water is drained, I immediately add water > back in along with the water conditioner. I don't think aged water > is absolutely necessary unless you have an issue with ph > fluctuations. Fortunately I don't have that problem. > __________________________________________________ > Posted via FishGeeks - http://Aquaria.info --- þ RIMEGate(tm)/RGXPost V1.14 at BBSWORLD * Info@bbsworld.com --- * RIMEGate(tm)V10.2áÿ* RelayNet(tm) NNTP Gateway * MoonDog BBS * RgateImp.MoonDog.BBS at 10/14/04 6:11:09 AM * Origin: MoonDog BBS, Brooklyn,NY, 718 692-2498, 1:278/230 (1:278/230) .