Fog coming from tap water

[matubula]

I've just filled my large barrel for doing water changes and whilst filling it I noticed that a fog/cloud was coming out of the barrel. Does anybody have an explanation for this? I thought it might be due to cold water (around 5 degrees celsius) and the warm air temperature (around 24 degrees celsius) or perhaps some of the gases within the water being released :dk:

 

[JoePlec]

I've just filled my large barrel for doing water changes and whilst filling it I noticed that a fog/cloud was coming out of the barrel. Does anybody have an explanation for this? I thought it might be due to cold water (around 5 degrees celsius) and the warm air temperature (around 24 degrees celsius) or perhaps some of the gases within the water being released :dk:

At the moment Matt my water is strange. Its cloudy and a bit of white scum on top. I dont know what it is but im putting it down to the weather.

 

[macvsog23]

Right now the water companies are struggling to deal with all the burst pipes ect and they will be using any chemicals they have to keep the water disinfected. I would not use untreated tap water for some time.

Regards Bob

 

[matubula]

The water usually stays circulating in the barrel for a day and then I double dose with Seachem Prime. Do you think is enough to make the water 'safe'?

 

[JoePlec]

My water has been like this for a good 6 weeks.. Sometimes i use water thats stood overnight and sometimes i use straight from the hose.. Ive had no trouble as of now. Fingers crossed.