Topping off tank

[swoons]

Should my fresh water that I'm topping the tank off with be the same temperature as my tank water?

 

[cloak]

No.

 

[Dennis McGrath]

It's fine to be higher or lower, unless you're topping off with a LOT of water in a small tank, in that case, it's not called topping off, it's neglect.

 

[harryball69]

I keep mine heated and oxygenated. Why not..?

 

[R33fz]

I keep mine heated and oxygenated. Why not..?

May I know what's the perfect temperature for that?

 

[vector824]

Mine sits in an old salt bucket next to my tank, ambient temp in the house is the same as the tank anyway so I don't heat it. You're putting such a small volume of water (ounces vs GALLONS) that it won't do anything to the temperature of the larger volume, even if there was a 20 degree difference.

Do you use an auto top off system?

 

[Bill_Moorman]

Mine sits in an old salt bucket next to my tank, ambient temp in the house is the same as the tank anyway so I don't heat it. You're putting such a small volume of water (ounces vs GALLONS) that it won't do anything to the temperature of the larger volume, even if there was a 20 degree difference.

Do you use an auto top off system?

Me too!