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racefiend
Sun Jan 13, 2008, 09:47 PM
could someone tell me the basics of aging my water and if my guys are used to tap water will it be too much of a ph drop switching from tap to aged?

ILLUSN
Sun Jan 13, 2008, 11:35 PM
aged water that isn't "modified" will be the same ph as your tap water (maybe 0.5 lower) and identicle to your tank water 24hrs after a water change with tap water.

your fish will love you for making the switch.

racefiend
Mon Jan 14, 2008, 03:29 PM
Ok thanks, is there any difference putting prime in before it sits or wait till its time to change the water? Can I let the water sit for a few days or is one day max?

ILLUSN
Mon Jan 14, 2008, 10:32 PM
i add prime when i fill my aging barrel and thats it. you want to give it time to take care of all the nasties in your tap water.