NSW question

[Mekaeel]

hey crew.ive heared its not all that good to collect NSW in our winter periods as this can be a major source of white spots and other diseases.can somebody please eloborate on this

 

[Smithers]

Only thing I could think of is that the water is colder in winter. I do not see why it would cause any other problems.

 

[Mekaeel]

thats what i had in mind smith.but spoke to another buddy,who you are also famaliar with said its better to use synthetic in winter????????

 

[Alan]

I use NSW winter and summer, never had a problem, as stated beware of the size water change, if it dips the tank temp too much then bingo white spot.

 

[Mekaeel]

thanks alan was waiting for your input as you run your tank NSW.so basically,still stick to 10% water change weekly?or should i cut dow in our winter period the %

 

[Dober Man]

Before you put the new water in your tank, place a heater in your drum to get the temps of the tank and new water the same.

 

[Alan]

When you do the water change keep an eye on the temp, if it changes by more than 1 deg heat the water before hand.

 

[Mekaeel]

cool exacly what i usally do.warm it up to the tank temp and then do the water change

 

[Hill]

I often collect water in a 260l JOJO drum. I try leave it on the back of the bakkie in the drum for a few hours to warm up naturally.

Sometimes I need to rush though and don't get a chance to warm the water, what I have found is that a drop of between 1 and 2 degrees is not too serious if your fish are healthy. Anything over 2 degrees would be a concern for me. I have yet to lose a fish due to doing water changes.

Obviously a the less the drop in temperature the better.

 

[Mekaeel]

thanks for the input hill