Ok so this I think is pretty self explanatory. If there is a warning for people what do you think this would do to fish over prolonged periods of exposure?hbluehunter said:Hey Madness i'm just curious why you wouldn't use hot water to do waterchanges ?? If i dumped 150 gallons of cold water in my tank all my rays would be doing back flips and dead ?? I've done the hot water hose and cold water hose for my water changes for years and haven't had any issues so far ??
http://naturalmommie.com/2011/01/hot-water-tank-chemical-cancer/
Also: I can't remember where I got this snippet from but it wasn't written by me I just had the text saved to a txt file anyways enjoy.
You also get a lot of calcium carbonate build up at the bottom of your tanks. It can look like sand but it isn't. Here are some of the side effects of calcium carbonate on people:
may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Calcium Carbonate:
Constipation; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Calcium Carbonate:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); loss of appetite; nausea; severe or persistent constipation; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Water Content Problems
Sulfates and sulfides are the most common offenders in water systems. Sulfates are a type of mineral that can enter your water system and cause scale build-up in your pipes and tank. This can happen in pipes throughout your home, but may be more common or more noticeable in your water heater, which will begin make noises as the scale builds. Some bacteria can live in pipes and oxidize the sulfate in a dark slime that can block pipes or stain clothes.
Sulfide gas is produced by a different type of bacteria that live primarily in your water heater and change the sulfate in a related compound. This sulfide is what gives water the classic "rotten egg" smell and taste. This gas can also be very corrosive to metal piping.
That is just one of many things you can take a look at. But in my opinion if there are this many warnings for us in regards to our hot water tanks then it is a safe bet to assume it isn't any better for our beloved pets.