Water Changes?

[wesleydnunder]

Just in case you're asking how the mechanics of the python valve works:

The very bottom part of the valve assembly moves. To syphon, the bottom part is pulled down while twisting to the left. To fill the tank, lift up on the bottom part while twisting to the right.

I add conditioner the same as the others; directly to the tank while refilling.

Mark

[Complexity]

There sure is!

When you use the Python (the siphon thingy that attaches to the faucet) simply put the required amount of water conditioner/dechlorinator into the tank before you start filling from the tap.

I recommend Prime for your dechlorinator, which is what many of us HFBers use and love. :)

+1 I do this exactly the same way.

I simply remove the water, add Prime to tank, and then refill directly from tap. It's perfectly safe with everything from plants, fish, inverts, and even fry. Been doing it for years.

[DaiMasters]

+1 I add conditioner to the tank while I'm filling it from the tap as well.

[supadave]

I do the same as well . Never had any problems with my water changes .

[Mandocruz06]

yup i do the same when changing my water..

[myjohnson]

Yupers!

You got it right on the money. Just reverse the flow and put water right back in the tank.

I add water conditioner when the new water starts filling in. I used an amount that would treat the WHOLE tank.

I believe this is the practice of most people here.

Personally, I also run my water through a whole house carbon bottle filled with 80 pounds of carbon. I shouldn't even have to treat the water...but I still do b/c the city has been known to make mistakes before and add more chemicals then needed into our tap water.

[Mzungu]

There sure is!

When you use the Python (the siphon thingy that attaches to the faucet) simply put the required amount of water conditioner/dechlorinator into the tank before you start filling from the tap.

I recommend Prime for your dechlorinator, which is what many of us HFBers use and love. :)

[roxcarr]

I know some of you change water directly from the tap to the tank. How? I mean, I have the gadget that attaches to the faucet and sucks the water out of the tank, and I know I can reverse the flow and use it to put water in the tank. What about the chlorine? When/How do you add the water conditioner? Now I fill up big buckets, let them sit for several hours, add conditioner, and lug them around the house. Is there an easier way?