I use frozen food frequently and have always thawed it out in COLD water then strained it. Using hot water can actually cook the food. I have never had a water problem using this method. When in a rush I have been known to just dump the thawed food without straining still without fouling my tank water. _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member