Stagnant water

[mr.125]

Is it possible to store some used water a couple of days so my friend could jump start his tank???
Thanks in advance~!!!

 

[tropills]

I say YES, throw in a power head and a heater ,should be ok for a few days ( 2maybe3 ).

 

[mr.125]

the gas exchange part im aware of but I think i should have phrased my question diferently.
I think im asking how long the water will remain stable without the influence of essential elements. i.e. LR, LS, and other biological elements present in most tanks...
Thanks for your response Tropills~!!

 

[tropills]

If you could spare a scoop or to of ls or cc that will help. will stay stable for aprox 3 days .

 

[ophiura]

You mean water from your tank? There is no benefit whatsoever, IMO, to giving them water from the tank except to pass on nitrates, etc....there is very little bacteria in the water. You are better off offering as mentioned some substrate or LR. But the water really won't "jump start" the tank, IMO.
If just mixing new water it is not a problem - powerhead would be a benefit though...

 

[mr.125]

Thanks Ophiura~! Yeah thats what i meant...i wanted to do my water change and fill his tank with my water.
You too tropills~!! Thanks~!
Bacteria concentrations WOULD be alot less subatantial in the water...never really gave it too much thought~!