How long to let water sit before using it?

[James0816]

I normally "cook" (i calling cooking ) several days prior to my wc. Acutally more like a week. After I'm done with the wc and get every thing cleaned up, I will add some prime to my jugs, fill them up, cap them and then store them by the tank waiting for the next wc. Just curious as if this is a good or bad thing? thoughts?

 

[Dread]

It sounds kinda obbsessive. All you need to do it add the Prime, or let the water sit with an airpump and airstone in it for a day..

 

[bacalao]

If you're adding Prime, I would say it's an unnecesary thing. You can use tap water instantly if you add Prime to it.

A couple weeks ago, someone mentioned the dangers of letting water get stagnant, and mentioned putting an airstone in to avoid this. I asked why--bacterial growth once the chlorine is gone, maybe?--but no one answered.

 

[ostrangeone89]

I don't do that. During water changes just before I add the water to the tank I ad a capful of stuff then let it sit for a few minutes then I add it to the tank then I add another capful.

 

[Weezer]

I add prime to the water flow as its filling up..........

 

[TimmyB42386]

I add prime to the water flow as its filling up..........

Ay, me too. Jugs and all that other stuff isn't necesary at all.

 

[12 Volt Man]

agreed. any water conditioner will do the trick.

just watch for temperature.

a bit warmer is usually okay.

colder is a no no

 

[Brian Bivens]

I just put a good dribble in my bucket before I fill it up with water, to make sure the water and prime are nice and mixed up and I let it sit, all the way from the faucet to the tank! lol, I just dump it in right after the bucket is filled.

 

[TimmyB42386]

I just put a good dribble in my bucket before I fill it up with water, to make sure the water and prime are nice and mixed up and I let it sit, all the way from the faucet to the tank! lol, I just dump it in right after the bucket is filled.

Python...

 

[echoofformless]

I used to age my water. Then I got tired of it. I see no difference. I take it straight from that tap.