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ILoVeOsCaRs Banned Posts: 82 Kudos: 96 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-May-2005	because i have an oscar im changing 25-50% water 1-2 times per week must i treat all new water or can it come straight from the tank as i hear the oscar are quite hardy fish please advise thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
ILoVeOsCaRs Banned Posts: 82 Kudos: 96 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-May-2005	sorry i mean can it come straight from the TAP
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	tap water? i use tap water, but i also use stress coat when adding new water.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
ILoVeOsCaRs Banned Posts: 82 Kudos: 96 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-May-2005	YES TAP WATER IS IT ESSENTAL TO ADD A TREATMENT??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	It probably depends on the water source. Does it come from a local water company - because if it does it's probably treated with at least chlorine and possibly chloramine. And you should really use a dechlorinator to handle that. At my home we have a private supply source and the water is untreated and comes from deep wells, so I don't have to worry about cholorine or chloramine. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
ILoVeOsCaRs Banned Posts: 82 Kudos: 96 Votes: 4 Registered: 31-May-2005	LUCKY YOU!!! MINE IS FROM A WATER COMPANY THAT PROBABLY PUTS ALLSORTS IN IT!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	i say....all water going in the tank should be treated...u may not see the effect of it but the fish can feel it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	It's better to treat the water before pouring it in your tank. It's better to be safe than sorry. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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