MMHow do I get rid of cloudy water??Don't do anything. If you are doing full water changes it will take 4 weeks for the tank to cycle again. It gets cloudy when it is cycling. Never do full water changes unless you have a disease in your tank.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
How do I get rid of cloudy water??
I have a 20 gallon tank for my 3 goldfish and a tiny cleaner fish (which I just got about a week or two ago). I've had the goldfish for almost 2 years and they're very healthy. I've tried everything - water changes (full, half, a third water change), gravel cleaning, the anti-cloudy stuff they sell at pet stores, leaving the light off for a while, getting a whole new filter, changing the filter insert more often, cleaning the insert more often. It's not in direct sunlight either. When I first do a full water change the water is crystal clear for a couple days then goes cloudy. I've even waited and not done anything to see if it'd clear up on it's own. I have a salt water tank as well and that water is crystal clear so I really don't think it's the water itself. Is there something else I'm missing?? I can't figure it out.How do I get rid of cloudy water??From how I read this, you've had the Goldfish in this tank a couple years? And the cloudiness didn't develope until you added the cleaner fish? Being if this is true, what size are those fish? My guess would be, but not sure if this is a solid answer, might be that the addition of the fish and additional source of ammonia has spawned a bacterial bloom. That is supported by the white cloudiness which is very typical of that. I am feeling that the new fish has caused a spike in your bio filter and this should subside in a few days. If you are changing out your filter, remember also that some of your bacteria lives in there, so cleaning that may have caused an extended period of cloudiness as it needs to rebuild up the lost bacteria. Thats my best guess on this. and Thumbs up on MM about getting the color for us :)How do I get rid of cloudy water??I put the drops of clear water in my tank while im filling it up, when I clean it and it helps alot. I havent cleaned my tank in 4 months and its still crystal clear.How do I get rid of cloudy water??What color is the cloudiness? That's the one little important bit of info you left out.
MMHow do I get rid of cloudy water??Don't do anything. If you are doing full water changes it will take 4 weeks for the tank to cycle again. It gets cloudy when it is cycling. Never do full water changes unless you have a disease in your tank.what is web hosting being married and
MMHow do I get rid of cloudy water??Don't do anything. If you are doing full water changes it will take 4 weeks for the tank to cycle again. It gets cloudy when it is cycling. Never do full water changes unless you have a disease in your tank.
Biorb Filter Change?
Have a new biorb, water is cycling still, needs to be cleaned.
The local store of course didn't have all the supplies, so i ordered online. But I'm worried i won't get the pump in time. There is an ammonia danger problem and now there is white fuzzy stuff growing. I've been using AmQuel and did a 10% water change this past Friday.
I don't know how I'm going to change the filter with the 2 fish, dwarf frog and shrimp in there..??? Not to mention there is a big one piece plant thing over the filter that won't fit through the top?????
Anyone been there?
Have any advice?
P.S. I have issues sticking my bare hands in the tank.
Thanks
SuzyBiorb Filter Change?The way to keep the water reasonably good while you wait for you new pump to arrive is to do frequent water change.
You can remove 30~50% of the water, and when the waterline is low reach in to take out the filter and rinse the media (while wearing glove) with tank water you've drawn out. Then put back the filter and when you finished, after that top up the water.
Fizzy stuff are usually fungus or algae, since it's white it's probably fungus. While you're drawning out the water, use the hose to suck out the fungus. They are not really harmful but they are unsightly.
If you've sensitive hand, I would advise you to use a external cannister filter instead.Biorb Filter Change?Try using gloves to change the filter............ for the white fuzzy stuff............. Can't you take it out, or scrub it off?.......... Mabye you should change 20% of the water............ or put more amquel....................
GOOD LUCK:)
The local store of course didn't have all the supplies, so i ordered online. But I'm worried i won't get the pump in time. There is an ammonia danger problem and now there is white fuzzy stuff growing. I've been using AmQuel and did a 10% water change this past Friday.
I don't know how I'm going to change the filter with the 2 fish, dwarf frog and shrimp in there..??? Not to mention there is a big one piece plant thing over the filter that won't fit through the top?????
Anyone been there?
Have any advice?
P.S. I have issues sticking my bare hands in the tank.
Thanks
SuzyBiorb Filter Change?The way to keep the water reasonably good while you wait for you new pump to arrive is to do frequent water change.
You can remove 30~50% of the water, and when the waterline is low reach in to take out the filter and rinse the media (while wearing glove) with tank water you've drawn out. Then put back the filter and when you finished, after that top up the water.
Fizzy stuff are usually fungus or algae, since it's white it's probably fungus. While you're drawning out the water, use the hose to suck out the fungus. They are not really harmful but they are unsightly.
If you've sensitive hand, I would advise you to use a external cannister filter instead.Biorb Filter Change?Try using gloves to change the filter............ for the white fuzzy stuff............. Can't you take it out, or scrub it off?.......... Mabye you should change 20% of the water............ or put more amquel....................
GOOD LUCK:)
I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?
I expect that the oxygen in the water is maintained by plants and microorganisms. Things like weeds and algae perform photosynthesis, and thus contribute to the oxygen in the water.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?my grandma has one and she never changes the water. she just ads more when it needs it and has a good filter. she even leaves the fish in there over the winter and the pond freezes over and you can see the fish swimming around below the ice. it's crazy.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?Join the message boards @
http://www.rafflesgold.com/I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?Don't change the water, just add to it when it evaporates. Get a good filter, and make sure it's deep enough that they can get away from night-prowling predators. A small fountain is also a good thing to get as it adds extra oxygen to the water, especially in the heat of summer.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?real ponds don't have filters and their water is never changed, why would you want to change the water and use a filter. Lakes / seas and oceans don't have them. Go figure.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?Never!!!
A pond needs some time to get %26quot;balanced%26quot;, meaning the whole eco-system has to adjust within your pond.. This will take a a couple of weeks so be patience ;o)
If you really are serious with your pond and have the patience, here are some tips that will help you from start to finish with a chrystal clear pond -%26gt;
Creating a new pond:
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1) create the pond in an area where you like it, but keep in mind to have some sun as well as shade constantly during the day over the pond.
2) fill the pond up with normal water
3) add about 1 gallon of water you take from another healthy(!!!) pond and add that to your nice size pond.. If you have a smaller one, a little less is already enough..
4) add a biological filter.. The best ones in my experience, are the filters that via a pump push the water to an outside the pond filter and then goes back into the pond. Make sure this filter has a little %26quot;bio-culture%26quot; in it, that you can buy in many stores for ponds.
5) add the water plants.. You can choose all kinds of plants you like, just beware of 2 things: Do not use bamboo -%26gt; the roots are very strong an will eventually penetrate the plastic of your pond, making it leak.. Another thing you have to keep in mind to create a healthy pond-%26gt; add oxygen plants.. My suggestion: more = better (but do not go overboard so it will croud up the pond!)
6) When all steps above are done, let this water with the plants sit for about 2 to 3 weeks, while the pump is running.. During this period, do not take out any leaves or sand that will fall into your pond.. This will help building up the balance as well..
7) add the fish to your pond.
Tip: if you like you can have your PH value checked for your pond and if it's to low/high, they have some nice natural products for it. Do not use any chemicals! Do this after the 3 weeks waiting...
Maintaining it:
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when you already have a pond and it's very dirty, take out 1/2 the water and try to clear the bottom from the leaves and dirt.. However, make sure you do not take it all out, just leave about a 1/4 in it..
Then add fresh water to your pond again slowly..
After this point (and it already was!), your pond's bio-balance is totally disturbed and needs to adjust again..
If you do not have (m)any oxygen plants, add these to the pond..
Again be patience and your pond healthy..
Tip: if you like you can have your PH value checked for your pond and if it's to low/high, they have some nice natural products for it. Do not use any chemicals!
Important notice:
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Do NOT use any chemicals in your pond to make the water clear!.. People love to sell this crap and disturbs your balance big-time.. Yes it will become clear but will not stay clear, so you have to spend a lot of money in it to do this every time.. Besides I do not think it will be healthy over a longer period of time for your fish as well..
The only exception for chemicals I ever used is medicine that fish might need (ick for example)..
Conclusion:
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- Location of the pond
- Use many oxygen plants
- Have a lot of patience and love for your pond
Good luck with it and keep your neighbors jealous with your clean pond with very low maintenance!... ;o)
Techie..
http://www.rafflesgold.com/I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?Don't change the water, just add to it when it evaporates. Get a good filter, and make sure it's deep enough that they can get away from night-prowling predators. A small fountain is also a good thing to get as it adds extra oxygen to the water, especially in the heat of summer.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?real ponds don't have filters and their water is never changed, why would you want to change the water and use a filter. Lakes / seas and oceans don't have them. Go figure.I just started a Koi Pond and like to know how often you change the water? Is it good to get a Filter?Never!!!
A pond needs some time to get %26quot;balanced%26quot;, meaning the whole eco-system has to adjust within your pond.. This will take a a couple of weeks so be patience ;o)
If you really are serious with your pond and have the patience, here are some tips that will help you from start to finish with a chrystal clear pond -%26gt;
Creating a new pond:
---------------------
1) create the pond in an area where you like it, but keep in mind to have some sun as well as shade constantly during the day over the pond.
2) fill the pond up with normal water
3) add about 1 gallon of water you take from another healthy(!!!) pond and add that to your nice size pond.. If you have a smaller one, a little less is already enough..
4) add a biological filter.. The best ones in my experience, are the filters that via a pump push the water to an outside the pond filter and then goes back into the pond. Make sure this filter has a little %26quot;bio-culture%26quot; in it, that you can buy in many stores for ponds.
5) add the water plants.. You can choose all kinds of plants you like, just beware of 2 things: Do not use bamboo -%26gt; the roots are very strong an will eventually penetrate the plastic of your pond, making it leak.. Another thing you have to keep in mind to create a healthy pond-%26gt; add oxygen plants.. My suggestion: more = better (but do not go overboard so it will croud up the pond!)
6) When all steps above are done, let this water with the plants sit for about 2 to 3 weeks, while the pump is running.. During this period, do not take out any leaves or sand that will fall into your pond.. This will help building up the balance as well..
7) add the fish to your pond.
Tip: if you like you can have your PH value checked for your pond and if it's to low/high, they have some nice natural products for it. Do not use any chemicals! Do this after the 3 weeks waiting...
Maintaining it:
-----------------
when you already have a pond and it's very dirty, take out 1/2 the water and try to clear the bottom from the leaves and dirt.. However, make sure you do not take it all out, just leave about a 1/4 in it..
Then add fresh water to your pond again slowly..
After this point (and it already was!), your pond's bio-balance is totally disturbed and needs to adjust again..
If you do not have (m)any oxygen plants, add these to the pond..
Again be patience and your pond healthy..
Tip: if you like you can have your PH value checked for your pond and if it's to low/high, they have some nice natural products for it. Do not use any chemicals!
Important notice:
--------------------
Do NOT use any chemicals in your pond to make the water clear!.. People love to sell this crap and disturbs your balance big-time.. Yes it will become clear but will not stay clear, so you have to spend a lot of money in it to do this every time.. Besides I do not think it will be healthy over a longer period of time for your fish as well..
The only exception for chemicals I ever used is medicine that fish might need (ick for example)..
Conclusion:
---------------
- Location of the pond
- Use many oxygen plants
- Have a lot of patience and love for your pond
Good luck with it and keep your neighbors jealous with your clean pond with very low maintenance!... ;o)
Techie..
Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?
Im gonna be getting 2 bettas soon. I feel really bad about where they live. So im gonna get a 2 1/2 tank with a sponge filter in it. I got some questions. 1) Should i cycle the tank? If so, Should i get a cory in addition to the betta so i can use the cory to cycle the tank? How long will the cycle take in this tank? And should i continue to do 20% water changes like any other tank? 2) When i buy the betta, what should i look for? Im not sure what a sick betta looks like except the basics such as fungus, spots, rotting fins, But whatelse? Im kinda newb to bettas now but i know how to take care of them. Just not aware of diseases. ThanksBetta care, Filter, water changes. Help?Some one else had a Betta question I typed in (Fish, Betta) under web serch, and saw a lot of interesting information, you should check in to it. All your questions should be answered.Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?yesBetta care, Filter, water changes. Help?Bettas are relatively cheap and at any rate won't live more than an average of 2 years (although I had one that lived to be 3!) So don't worry. If one dies, buy another. Keep trying till you get it right.
One pet store manager told me to use goldfish to cycle the tank. They might die in the process, he said, but then again they might not. But you can't keep the goldfish once you pet the betta in there; you'll have to put them into another tank or give them away. A friend of mine had a betta kill a goldfish because it mistook it for another betta (it had long, flowing fins).
Yes, do the 20% water changes. :)Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?I have two Betta's -in two separate one gallon bowls -I place a small one gal filter in for an hour every few days and change the whole vase/ jar / bowl 2 or 3 times a month and have no problems.
I just make sure the new water is in the same range temperature wise as the old water and only one Betta to a container ---they are murderous !Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?frist if you have to of the same betta in a fish tank they will fight and kill each other.(it happened to me)also if you getting bettas get a male and a female so they get along!!!!!
One pet store manager told me to use goldfish to cycle the tank. They might die in the process, he said, but then again they might not. But you can't keep the goldfish once you pet the betta in there; you'll have to put them into another tank or give them away. A friend of mine had a betta kill a goldfish because it mistook it for another betta (it had long, flowing fins).
Yes, do the 20% water changes. :)Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?I have two Betta's -in two separate one gallon bowls -I place a small one gal filter in for an hour every few days and change the whole vase/ jar / bowl 2 or 3 times a month and have no problems.
I just make sure the new water is in the same range temperature wise as the old water and only one Betta to a container ---they are murderous !Betta care, Filter, water changes. Help?frist if you have to of the same betta in a fish tank they will fight and kill each other.(it happened to me)also if you getting bettas get a male and a female so they get along!!!!!
Filter Media Change - First time to change - Help!?
Hi All,
I need to change my filter media. It's my first time to do it so hence the questions!
Tank is up and running 6 months now. How often should you change the filter media?
Tank is a 60litre (no external filter - filter has 2 compartments - 1 with small greyish balls, the other with black foam substance). Sorry, I'm not 100% sure of what the filter is made up of. If anyone can throw any light on it? Thanks.
I do my weekly water changes every week, 10% one week, 15% the next. I rinse the filters in the water I take out of the aquarium.
Do I just rinse the new filter media in the water I take out when doing the next water change?
Thanks in advance
Donal :)Filter Media Change - First time to change - Help!?Do NOT replace your filter media as you will lose your beneficial bacteria. Instead, remove some tank water, and rinse your filter media in the tank water.
You should only replace your filter wool/cartridge if you have to perform an emergency tank cleaning/restart. This is only necessary under extreme conditions such a severe disease or tank poisoning.
Also, should you need to replace filter media because of permanent clogging, only replace 1/2, wait a week and then the other 1/2.. Do NOT replace your bio-balls.
Your maintenance schedule is fine. You don't need to do anything more than you are currently doing.Filter Media Change - First time to change - Help!?which part of the media are you planning on changing?
personally the only time you should ever need to change filter media is if you're completely rehauling and re-cycling your tank ready for new fish, or if some horrible contagious disease has wiped out your stock. a regular rinse like you have been doing to get rid of any gunk that stuck to it should be fine.Which duvet cover should i get give advice for knee
I need to change my filter media. It's my first time to do it so hence the questions!
Tank is up and running 6 months now. How often should you change the filter media?
Tank is a 60litre (no external filter - filter has 2 compartments - 1 with small greyish balls, the other with black foam substance). Sorry, I'm not 100% sure of what the filter is made up of. If anyone can throw any light on it? Thanks.
I do my weekly water changes every week, 10% one week, 15% the next. I rinse the filters in the water I take out of the aquarium.
Do I just rinse the new filter media in the water I take out when doing the next water change?
Thanks in advance
Donal :)Filter Media Change - First time to change - Help!?Do NOT replace your filter media as you will lose your beneficial bacteria. Instead, remove some tank water, and rinse your filter media in the tank water.
You should only replace your filter wool/cartridge if you have to perform an emergency tank cleaning/restart. This is only necessary under extreme conditions such a severe disease or tank poisoning.
Also, should you need to replace filter media because of permanent clogging, only replace 1/2, wait a week and then the other 1/2.. Do NOT replace your bio-balls.
Your maintenance schedule is fine. You don't need to do anything more than you are currently doing.Filter Media Change - First time to change - Help!?which part of the media are you planning on changing?
personally the only time you should ever need to change filter media is if you're completely rehauling and re-cycling your tank ready for new fish, or if some horrible contagious disease has wiped out your stock. a regular rinse like you have been doing to get rid of any gunk that stuck to it should be fine.
How can change the water for my fish without poisoning the water that was in the filter?
Don't change all the water at the same time. Turn off the filter and change the filter cartridge. Put in the fresh, treated water and turn the filter back on. Replacing all the water in the tank is not healthy for your fish unless it's absolutely necessary. You can change anywhere from 1/4 to 2/3's of the water, depending on how often you perform water changes, but I wouldn't change it all.How can change the water for my fish without poisoning the water that was in the filter?i dont understand, you change the water, by taking the fish out and put them in a separate bowl, clean the tank and put them back in. i have had fish all my life, how on earth do you poison the water?How can change the water for my fish without poisoning the water that was in the filter?Just make sure the water isnt pure tap. Let it sit out for a day or 2 because a drastic change in the pH of the water can harm your fish. When you let it sit the chlorine and other chemicals evaporate.How can change the water for my fish without poisoning the water that was in the filter?Don't worry about %26quot;poisoning%26quot; - just change water in small batches and if you use tap water, let it sit for 24-48 hours for the chlorine to dissipate before adding to the tank.
Even more important than ph is temperature. Quick changes in temperature can shock fish and make them sick. When you see things like spots on the fish (called Ich) that's a sign of temperature or other issues that stress the fish and make them vulnerable.
Even more important than ph is temperature. Quick changes in temperature can shock fish and make them sick. When you see things like spots on the fish (called Ich) that's a sign of temperature or other issues that stress the fish and make them vulnerable.
How often do you change out water filter in fridge?
My husband and I have had our fridge for about 4 years and have never changed out the water filter because honestly we just never thought about it! I am getting a new water filter today because I'm pregnant and have been thinking of everything and realized how long the filter has been on there. It's a Smart Water filter by GE and I was told today it should be changed out every 6 months!! Eek, we haven't changed it in 4 years! Could this be harmful? When I took it off, it looked clean...thanks!How often do you change out water filter in fridge?I have the GE profile side by side with icemaker and water through the door and filter behind. My instruction manual does say to change the filter every 6 months. That being said, I did forget to do it and the water kept flowing for a while to the ice maker and water dispenser. Once it stopped, I called the warranty repair and the technician told me that it isn't harmful, you are just essentially getting regular, unfiltered tap water through the dispensers. The problem ocurred for us because the tap water here is very hard and the mineral deposits eventually clogged the line which stopped the water from getting to the ice/water dispenser, blew the line off where it enters the fridge and created a huge water mess while the fridge thought it needed to provide water to the dispensers.How often do you change out water filter in fridge?Mine has a light that comes on when it needs changed. They said every 3 months, but it went over a year, with 3 of us using it a lot, and the light never came on. I think they would just like to sell us more filters.How often do you change out water filter in fridge?When we lived in California we changed it every 6 months, sometimes sooner. It would actually start to stink everytime the fridge blower turned on.
Some fridge in RI only changed in once a year because we has a whole house filter.How often do you change out water filter in fridge?It's recommended to change it atleast every 6 months....speaking of such...mine was supposed to be changed last month...oops! I better go order a new one quick!How often do you change out water filter in fridge?The every six months is an estimate based on the typical family of 4 or 5 people drinking average amounts of water. So if you only had two people you'd probably be good without changing it for a year, unless you used it excessively. 4 years is a long time and it could be harmful, good thing you realized this now so you and baby will be healthy.
Some fridge in RI only changed in once a year because we has a whole house filter.How often do you change out water filter in fridge?It's recommended to change it atleast every 6 months....speaking of such...mine was supposed to be changed last month...oops! I better go order a new one quick!How often do you change out water filter in fridge?The every six months is an estimate based on the typical family of 4 or 5 people drinking average amounts of water. So if you only had two people you'd probably be good without changing it for a year, unless you used it excessively. 4 years is a long time and it could be harmful, good thing you realized this now so you and baby will be healthy.
How often do i need to change my guppies water?
I have had them in for a week, pretty good filtering system
i have three guppies
and getting three more this weekend and also two snails
do i need to change the water once a week even it isnt becoming green
if so, how much?How often do i need to change my guppies water?Just do 25% of water change 2-3 times monthly depending on the number of fishes and the water condition in your fish tank(dirty,cloudy,murky or not)
And once in a while like 1 month you can do a 75% or complete water change if you fell the water is too dirty for your fishes.
Remember to add in water dechlorinator after you change you aquarium tank.
To minimise the disease in your tank don't ever introduced new fish in your main tank without quarantine your newly bought fish in the other tank first before you add in to your main tank.
And also don't put foreing material and decoration in your tank as they may cause disease to your fish such as white-spot,fungus and other.
Hope my answer has help you and your guppies
Good luck and have fun with your fish like I do :)
How often do i need to change my guppies water?Cleaning Your Aquarium
Performing Your Weekly 10-15% Water Change
For all of you who have asked about cleaning tanks... Cleaning your aquarium is a simple and straight forward task, and should not take very long (Unless you have a particularly small tank or bowl, in which case care can be quite cumbersome and time consuming). The better care you provide for your tank, the healthier your fish will be, the nicer your tank will look and the easier your tank will be to care for in the future. You should not need to take all the stuff out of the tank when you clean it, in fact, I would not recommend it. Every surface in the tank will grow some beneficial bacteria that are part of the biological filter. By removing and cleaning the decorations you stress (and may even kill) some of this bacteria, reducing the quality of your filtration.
When cleaning your aquarium, you should just remove part (10-15%) of the water and replace it with fresh, dechlorinated tap water (bowls and vases require larger water changes more often). While you are doing this, you should use your siphon to suck up some of the gunk that collects in the gravel and decorations. If you have an under gravel filter, it is very important to clean the gravel when you do your weekly water changes, this will prevent detritus and other decaying organic matter from blocking the passages between the pebbles and restricting water flow. Generally, you can clean 25-33% (1/4-1/3) of the gravel while siphoning out 10-15% of the water.
If you have algae growing on the surface of the tank or ornaments, you should get an algae scraper of some sort and scrub the glass before removing water. Many varieties of algae scrapers or scrubbers are available at your local pet store. For additional cleanliness, you could get algae eating catfish and/or scavengers to pick up some of this work for you, however, having catfish in the tank does NOT mean that you don't need to clean. In fact, algae eaters and catfish, like any other fish, will add to the biological load of your tank and increase maintenance requirements.
Catfish or no catfish, I recommend doing 10-15% water changes once a week for the life of your aquarium. Once you get into this habit, it is not really that much work.
If you have to clean out the filter(s) do not change all the media (cartridges, sponges, carbon packets, etc.) at once, as this will remove the majority of your biological filter, causing the tank to have to go through a cycling period again to get bacteria reestablished. Rinse any new filter media in cool running water before introducing it to the system (unless the instructions for the filter media specifically state not to).
Once you have siphoned 10-15% of the water from your tank, you will need to fill it again. The easiest and neatest way to do this, is to use a siphon to siphon water from a bucket into the tank. This will tend to reduce spilling and messing up the gravel and decorations. Use a bucket that has never had detergents or household chemicals in it (we recommend getting a bucket specifically for use for aquarium chores) and fill it with water. The water should be close to the temperature of the tank water that you just took out (the average person can tell temperature differences within 1/2 degree Fahrenheit with their hand, so just feel the water to see if it is the same). Use a chlorine or chloramine remover to prepare the water for introduction into the tank. Place the bucket somewhere higher than the top of the fish tank, and get your siphon going again and in just a couple of minutes, you should have a full tank. Be sure to watch the siphon, in case the hose gets bumped out of the tank, or if there is enough water in your bucket to overfill the tank. Remember, there needs to be some space between the top of the water and the aquarium cover, because your fish rely on oxygen exchange at the surface of the water in order to be able to breathe.
Do not just %26quot;top off the tank%26quot; to replace water that %26quot;disappears.%26quot; This water that is disappearing is evaporating, and it leaves behind all the impurities that were in it to begin with. This means that as you just top off the tank, you are making your water harder until it will eventually no longer be able to support fish. Additionally, if there are even trace amounts of heavy metals or other toxic substances in the water, you are giving your fish more and more of these every time you top off the tank. Most municipal water systems have at trace levels of at least one potentially hazardous substance, but in minuscule amounts these should never be trouble for you or your fish. Furthermore, by not removing water from the tank from time to time, you allow build up of waste products not removed by the filter (such as Nitrate), which are potentially hazardous to the fish and encourage algae growth.
Remember, cleaning your tank is easy. Scrub for algae, remove 10-15% of the water while cleaning the gravel and top off the taHow often do i need to change my guppies water?Once every week or every other week is usually a good idea. Being guppies arent massive waste producers, you could probably get away with every other week and be fine. Change about 20% of the water in the tank. When you do this, be sure to unplug your heater. Because most likely the water level will drop below the minimum water line for it. And that has the potential to crack your heater, and that would electrocute all of your fish.
You seem to be doing a pretty good job. Guppies arent hard to take care of at all. They are very resilient little buggers. lmao. Just keep up with the water changes and tank maintenance and youll be fine.How often do i need to change my guppies water?Totally depends on the tank size VS number of fish.
Assuming your tank is stocked sensibly then changing about 25% of the water per week is a good Rule of thumb.
More fish than recomended, more water changes, big tank with only a few fish, you can get away with less.
Test your tank for Nitrate buildup, that determines how much you NEED to change, if you change more, the nitrate level stays lower, no problemo.
Ian
Edit: Green water is not a good indicator. If your tank gets too much light the water will go green after a couple of days. It's harmless algae and the fish are still safe. But water can be clear and toxic if it has ammonia or too much nitrate.How often do i need to change my guppies water?It depends on how big your tank is. I highly recommend getting a pair of cory cat fish. They will help keep your gravel clean. Guppy tanks do best with an undergravel grate AND an exterior filter. They need air bubbles to do best. Don't get too many- they will reproduce all on their own- my 5 guppies turned into over 6,000 in 2 years- suddenly I found myself being a guppy breeder supplying the local pet stores with all my extra fish!
I keep maybe 100 adult guppy in a 70 gallon tank with 6 cat fish. I change 25% of the water once every 3 months. However I do run big canister filters outside the tanks and I use water test strips from wal mart ($11-) to weekly check the waters condition. Be sure to add 1 tsp fish tank salt per 2 gallons of water. These fish die fast if you forget to use the stuff to make tap water safe!
If fins ever look tattered- add melafix to the water. For healthy guppies- maybe once a month- thaw a few green frozen peas (one per fish) and press them in a new or very clean garlic press- feed them what comes out- They LOVE it. They jump up in size almost over night! While they do love it- too much peas pollutes the water.Feed it to them just prior to changing their water. How often do i need to change my guppies water?Yes you need to change about 20% of the water once a week. Going green is a sign there's too much light on the tank (either tank lights or sunlight). The most toxic properties in the water, ammonia, are invisible. For a newly set up tank you need to be checking for this, especially if you haven't cycled the tank!How often do i need to change my guppies water?guppies don't make that much waste but snails do i think
i would do 25% every week and use products like stability and dechlorinator to make the water fish safe
make sure your tank isn't over croweded
the green might be algae on your glass? leave the light on for 8 hours a dayHow often do i need to change my guppies water?yes you must change the water 1 time a week, every week. no matter what color your water is.
good luck!
i have three guppies
and getting three more this weekend and also two snails
do i need to change the water once a week even it isnt becoming green
if so, how much?How often do i need to change my guppies water?Just do 25% of water change 2-3 times monthly depending on the number of fishes and the water condition in your fish tank(dirty,cloudy,murky or not)
And once in a while like 1 month you can do a 75% or complete water change if you fell the water is too dirty for your fishes.
Remember to add in water dechlorinator after you change you aquarium tank.
To minimise the disease in your tank don't ever introduced new fish in your main tank without quarantine your newly bought fish in the other tank first before you add in to your main tank.
And also don't put foreing material and decoration in your tank as they may cause disease to your fish such as white-spot,fungus and other.
Hope my answer has help you and your guppies
Good luck and have fun with your fish like I do :)
How often do i need to change my guppies water?Cleaning Your Aquarium
Performing Your Weekly 10-15% Water Change
For all of you who have asked about cleaning tanks... Cleaning your aquarium is a simple and straight forward task, and should not take very long (Unless you have a particularly small tank or bowl, in which case care can be quite cumbersome and time consuming). The better care you provide for your tank, the healthier your fish will be, the nicer your tank will look and the easier your tank will be to care for in the future. You should not need to take all the stuff out of the tank when you clean it, in fact, I would not recommend it. Every surface in the tank will grow some beneficial bacteria that are part of the biological filter. By removing and cleaning the decorations you stress (and may even kill) some of this bacteria, reducing the quality of your filtration.
When cleaning your aquarium, you should just remove part (10-15%) of the water and replace it with fresh, dechlorinated tap water (bowls and vases require larger water changes more often). While you are doing this, you should use your siphon to suck up some of the gunk that collects in the gravel and decorations. If you have an under gravel filter, it is very important to clean the gravel when you do your weekly water changes, this will prevent detritus and other decaying organic matter from blocking the passages between the pebbles and restricting water flow. Generally, you can clean 25-33% (1/4-1/3) of the gravel while siphoning out 10-15% of the water.
If you have algae growing on the surface of the tank or ornaments, you should get an algae scraper of some sort and scrub the glass before removing water. Many varieties of algae scrapers or scrubbers are available at your local pet store. For additional cleanliness, you could get algae eating catfish and/or scavengers to pick up some of this work for you, however, having catfish in the tank does NOT mean that you don't need to clean. In fact, algae eaters and catfish, like any other fish, will add to the biological load of your tank and increase maintenance requirements.
Catfish or no catfish, I recommend doing 10-15% water changes once a week for the life of your aquarium. Once you get into this habit, it is not really that much work.
If you have to clean out the filter(s) do not change all the media (cartridges, sponges, carbon packets, etc.) at once, as this will remove the majority of your biological filter, causing the tank to have to go through a cycling period again to get bacteria reestablished. Rinse any new filter media in cool running water before introducing it to the system (unless the instructions for the filter media specifically state not to).
Once you have siphoned 10-15% of the water from your tank, you will need to fill it again. The easiest and neatest way to do this, is to use a siphon to siphon water from a bucket into the tank. This will tend to reduce spilling and messing up the gravel and decorations. Use a bucket that has never had detergents or household chemicals in it (we recommend getting a bucket specifically for use for aquarium chores) and fill it with water. The water should be close to the temperature of the tank water that you just took out (the average person can tell temperature differences within 1/2 degree Fahrenheit with their hand, so just feel the water to see if it is the same). Use a chlorine or chloramine remover to prepare the water for introduction into the tank. Place the bucket somewhere higher than the top of the fish tank, and get your siphon going again and in just a couple of minutes, you should have a full tank. Be sure to watch the siphon, in case the hose gets bumped out of the tank, or if there is enough water in your bucket to overfill the tank. Remember, there needs to be some space between the top of the water and the aquarium cover, because your fish rely on oxygen exchange at the surface of the water in order to be able to breathe.
Do not just %26quot;top off the tank%26quot; to replace water that %26quot;disappears.%26quot; This water that is disappearing is evaporating, and it leaves behind all the impurities that were in it to begin with. This means that as you just top off the tank, you are making your water harder until it will eventually no longer be able to support fish. Additionally, if there are even trace amounts of heavy metals or other toxic substances in the water, you are giving your fish more and more of these every time you top off the tank. Most municipal water systems have at trace levels of at least one potentially hazardous substance, but in minuscule amounts these should never be trouble for you or your fish. Furthermore, by not removing water from the tank from time to time, you allow build up of waste products not removed by the filter (such as Nitrate), which are potentially hazardous to the fish and encourage algae growth.
Remember, cleaning your tank is easy. Scrub for algae, remove 10-15% of the water while cleaning the gravel and top off the taHow often do i need to change my guppies water?Once every week or every other week is usually a good idea. Being guppies arent massive waste producers, you could probably get away with every other week and be fine. Change about 20% of the water in the tank. When you do this, be sure to unplug your heater. Because most likely the water level will drop below the minimum water line for it. And that has the potential to crack your heater, and that would electrocute all of your fish.
You seem to be doing a pretty good job. Guppies arent hard to take care of at all. They are very resilient little buggers. lmao. Just keep up with the water changes and tank maintenance and youll be fine.How often do i need to change my guppies water?Totally depends on the tank size VS number of fish.
Assuming your tank is stocked sensibly then changing about 25% of the water per week is a good Rule of thumb.
More fish than recomended, more water changes, big tank with only a few fish, you can get away with less.
Test your tank for Nitrate buildup, that determines how much you NEED to change, if you change more, the nitrate level stays lower, no problemo.
Ian
Edit: Green water is not a good indicator. If your tank gets too much light the water will go green after a couple of days. It's harmless algae and the fish are still safe. But water can be clear and toxic if it has ammonia or too much nitrate.How often do i need to change my guppies water?It depends on how big your tank is. I highly recommend getting a pair of cory cat fish. They will help keep your gravel clean. Guppy tanks do best with an undergravel grate AND an exterior filter. They need air bubbles to do best. Don't get too many- they will reproduce all on their own- my 5 guppies turned into over 6,000 in 2 years- suddenly I found myself being a guppy breeder supplying the local pet stores with all my extra fish!
I keep maybe 100 adult guppy in a 70 gallon tank with 6 cat fish. I change 25% of the water once every 3 months. However I do run big canister filters outside the tanks and I use water test strips from wal mart ($11-) to weekly check the waters condition. Be sure to add 1 tsp fish tank salt per 2 gallons of water. These fish die fast if you forget to use the stuff to make tap water safe!
If fins ever look tattered- add melafix to the water. For healthy guppies- maybe once a month- thaw a few green frozen peas (one per fish) and press them in a new or very clean garlic press- feed them what comes out- They LOVE it. They jump up in size almost over night! While they do love it- too much peas pollutes the water.Feed it to them just prior to changing their water. How often do i need to change my guppies water?Yes you need to change about 20% of the water once a week. Going green is a sign there's too much light on the tank (either tank lights or sunlight). The most toxic properties in the water, ammonia, are invisible. For a newly set up tank you need to be checking for this, especially if you haven't cycled the tank!How often do i need to change my guppies water?guppies don't make that much waste but snails do i think
i would do 25% every week and use products like stability and dechlorinator to make the water fish safe
make sure your tank isn't over croweded
the green might be algae on your glass? leave the light on for 8 hours a dayHow often do i need to change my guppies water?yes you must change the water 1 time a week, every week. no matter what color your water is.
good luck!
How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?
I am getting a 10 gallon fish tank for one male betta, 6 neon tetras, one or two african dwarf frogs, and a snail to help keep it clean. How often should I change the water, and how should I go about doing this? I have heard that doing 100% water changes is bad, so how do I change less water?How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?First off, either don't get the frogs or don't get the betta, your tank will be horribly overpopulated. Second, please make sure you cycle you tank before adding anything, leaving a dead fish or just putting a raw shrimp into the tank and then having it totally decompose will ensure you have proper populations of beneficial bacteria in your tank. If you don't want to wait for it to cycle, then you MUST purchase a solution of beneficial bacteria and add that right before you add your fish.
As for maintenance, you will need a gravel siphon which can be purchased at any pet store, a 3 gallon bucket, and a scrubber pad made for either glass or acrylic tanks. You will need to siphon the gravel once a week, to start the siphon completely submerge it in the water so there are no air bubbles in the hose, then hold your thumb over the end and put it into the bucket(the bucket should be lower then the tank!) release your thumb and the siphon will draw water out of the tank including fish waste, without taking up the gravel. This is how you will do the weekly 20% water changes.
This is also when you should scrub the glass with your pad and trim any live-plants if you have them.
If you can buy a filter where the mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration parts are separate. Your beneficial bacteria live on your filter media and changing the filter media all at once will greatly damage your fish. Instead rinse the filter media in TANK WATER(I rinse mine in the bucket of water I just siphoned out) once a week, activated carbon should be changed once a month, the foam filter pad can be reused over and over again till it falls apart and if you have it, any biological filter media should never be changed.
e-mail me if you have any more questions at NcKurth@yahoo.comHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Cris, for starters: It's a really good idea to get 10 gallon fish tank for one male bette. OR for 6 neon tetras, OR one african dwarf frog. If you put all critters together in 10 gallons you asking for disaster.
How to change water - Get a python hose. Connect it to faucet. With hose vacuum tank bottom until 10 - 15 % out. After this reverse water flow, rinse hose and then SLOWLY fill tank to top. That's all.How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Once in a Month, Full water to be changed, all assecessory to be cleaned, Don't give excess food to fish, it will make water of tank in bad shape before time.How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?after the tank is cycled, you should do a 25% water change each week. you can do this by simply siphoning off 2 1/2 gallons of water, dumping it, then adding 2 1/2 gallons of fresh dechlorinated water back to the tankHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?I think you should get a male and a female Betta, that would be sufficient,
but make sure they are not attacking each other. About the water, I think that after it is cycled, weekly 10-20% water changes should sufficeHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Well for starter's I'd get either the frog's or the fish not both.
In the 10 you could go 7 neon's and the betta.
Watch out for the snail though, if she lays eggs on you you'll soon have an explosive number of them.
You should change the water every 2 weeks.
No never change all the water at once, that removes all of the beneficial bacteria the fish need to live. If you do about 25 - 50% your still keeping some of the bacteria in the tank, and it will continue to survive. I usually do about a 50% every 2 - 3 weeks in my 15 gallon.
To clean the tank your going to need to get a vacuum for the tank. It's basically used to siphon out the water, and you put it in the gravel to suck up any decaying food and poop..that's why it's called a vacuum. :]
I use the siphon (Vacuum..can be found at any pet store) and a bucket. I fill the bucket with the old water and dump it outside. Just keep siphoning until your satisfied with the amount of water you've taken out.
When I vacuum the tank I also clean off any decoration's in the tank, by taking them outside and spraying them with the hose. And I replace the filter cartridge at this time also.
When your adding the new water to the tank, I use tap (No need to buy any special water) Just fill the bucket with the new water (I use the same bucket I previously had taken the old water out with) and make sure the water is cool feeling to you, you don't want it hot or cold or even very warm feeling to you, it'll be too warm for the fish and make them go into shock. Just cool is good, you also need Dechloninator (Found at any petstore) to add into the tap water. If you don't add the dechloninator the chlorine naturally found in the water will kill the fish, it's very toxic to them.
Powder or liquid dechlorinator is fine. I've used both kinds and either works.
Just make sure you add the correct amount to the water, read the back directions and it should tell you.
Good Luck :]How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?I honestly would revise your fish list. 1 male betta, and maybe 4-5 cory cats instead of the neon tetras. Neons can pick on bettas, and bettas can very easily kill the little neons.
The frogs are messy eaters and let out alot of waste.
And snails poop alot. They clean the algae, but they don't keep the tank CLEAN.
Look up cycling your tank, and also do some research on the types of fish you're looking at before you buy. Don't forget you need a heater.
As for maintenance, you will need a gravel siphon which can be purchased at any pet store, a 3 gallon bucket, and a scrubber pad made for either glass or acrylic tanks. You will need to siphon the gravel once a week, to start the siphon completely submerge it in the water so there are no air bubbles in the hose, then hold your thumb over the end and put it into the bucket(the bucket should be lower then the tank!) release your thumb and the siphon will draw water out of the tank including fish waste, without taking up the gravel. This is how you will do the weekly 20% water changes.
This is also when you should scrub the glass with your pad and trim any live-plants if you have them.
If you can buy a filter where the mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration parts are separate. Your beneficial bacteria live on your filter media and changing the filter media all at once will greatly damage your fish. Instead rinse the filter media in TANK WATER(I rinse mine in the bucket of water I just siphoned out) once a week, activated carbon should be changed once a month, the foam filter pad can be reused over and over again till it falls apart and if you have it, any biological filter media should never be changed.
e-mail me if you have any more questions at NcKurth@yahoo.comHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Cris, for starters: It's a really good idea to get 10 gallon fish tank for one male bette. OR for 6 neon tetras, OR one african dwarf frog. If you put all critters together in 10 gallons you asking for disaster.
How to change water - Get a python hose. Connect it to faucet. With hose vacuum tank bottom until 10 - 15 % out. After this reverse water flow, rinse hose and then SLOWLY fill tank to top. That's all.How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Once in a Month, Full water to be changed, all assecessory to be cleaned, Don't give excess food to fish, it will make water of tank in bad shape before time.How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?after the tank is cycled, you should do a 25% water change each week. you can do this by simply siphoning off 2 1/2 gallons of water, dumping it, then adding 2 1/2 gallons of fresh dechlorinated water back to the tankHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?I think you should get a male and a female Betta, that would be sufficient,
but make sure they are not attacking each other. About the water, I think that after it is cycled, weekly 10-20% water changes should sufficeHow often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?Well for starter's I'd get either the frog's or the fish not both.
In the 10 you could go 7 neon's and the betta.
Watch out for the snail though, if she lays eggs on you you'll soon have an explosive number of them.
You should change the water every 2 weeks.
No never change all the water at once, that removes all of the beneficial bacteria the fish need to live. If you do about 25 - 50% your still keeping some of the bacteria in the tank, and it will continue to survive. I usually do about a 50% every 2 - 3 weeks in my 15 gallon.
To clean the tank your going to need to get a vacuum for the tank. It's basically used to siphon out the water, and you put it in the gravel to suck up any decaying food and poop..that's why it's called a vacuum. :]
I use the siphon (Vacuum..can be found at any pet store) and a bucket. I fill the bucket with the old water and dump it outside. Just keep siphoning until your satisfied with the amount of water you've taken out.
When I vacuum the tank I also clean off any decoration's in the tank, by taking them outside and spraying them with the hose. And I replace the filter cartridge at this time also.
When your adding the new water to the tank, I use tap (No need to buy any special water) Just fill the bucket with the new water (I use the same bucket I previously had taken the old water out with) and make sure the water is cool feeling to you, you don't want it hot or cold or even very warm feeling to you, it'll be too warm for the fish and make them go into shock. Just cool is good, you also need Dechloninator (Found at any petstore) to add into the tap water. If you don't add the dechloninator the chlorine naturally found in the water will kill the fish, it's very toxic to them.
Powder or liquid dechlorinator is fine. I've used both kinds and either works.
Just make sure you add the correct amount to the water, read the back directions and it should tell you.
Good Luck :]How often should I change my fish tank water, and how should I do it?I honestly would revise your fish list. 1 male betta, and maybe 4-5 cory cats instead of the neon tetras. Neons can pick on bettas, and bettas can very easily kill the little neons.
The frogs are messy eaters and let out alot of waste.
And snails poop alot. They clean the algae, but they don't keep the tank CLEAN.
Look up cycling your tank, and also do some research on the types of fish you're looking at before you buy. Don't forget you need a heater.
How often do you have to change your turtle's water?
Yesterday I bought two cute little turtles and they're walking around in one of those turtle-bowls with a low water level; how often do I have to change their water?
Thanks. :)How often do you have to change your turtle's water?Oh, good, another death bowl. Spring for a larger container. If you put in a ramp (a slab of wood going from the bottom up to above the water), you don't have to worry about having too much water. Put your basking lamp at the top of the ramp.
As far as changing the water, do it when it looks or smells dirty. If you have a filter, you will have to do it less often.How often do you have to change your turtle's water?i would get them a giant container. the biggest one you can afford and have room for. a rubbermaid tub would work in a pinch.but a big o tank is better, put a floating dock in it and put the water level high, making sure its not to the top for them to escape. get a really good filter like one that hangs on the outside of the tank. and also one that's an under gravel filter wouldn't hurt either. you cant keep em too clean. i think they may need a rock or some thing to climb out on if they are climbing on top of each other. also don't let em get too cold. i would get them a heater of some sort. a light or a rock or some thing they can get warmth from.
maybe do some reading on them, depending on what kind you have they may have special needs.
in a tiny bowl i would change their water every day or two. don't want them to get stinky, and they sell some little turtle shaped blocks to put in your water to keep salmonella and other diseases down. make sure to wash your hands with hot water an soap after you handle or clean them.
good luck. turtles are such cuties.@!How often do you have to change your turtle's water?well, i change my turtles's water every other day, and its normal for them to climb on each other but
1.Do you have any rocks for them to climb on to bask?
2.Do you have a heat lamp for them to bask?
3.How big of a tank do you have?
4.Is the water high enough for them to submerge their entire body underwater and still have room to go under the water even more?
good luck!long hair styles What material for a duvet cover for pet owners
Thanks. :)How often do you have to change your turtle's water?Oh, good, another death bowl. Spring for a larger container. If you put in a ramp (a slab of wood going from the bottom up to above the water), you don't have to worry about having too much water. Put your basking lamp at the top of the ramp.
As far as changing the water, do it when it looks or smells dirty. If you have a filter, you will have to do it less often.How often do you have to change your turtle's water?i would get them a giant container. the biggest one you can afford and have room for. a rubbermaid tub would work in a pinch.but a big o tank is better, put a floating dock in it and put the water level high, making sure its not to the top for them to escape. get a really good filter like one that hangs on the outside of the tank. and also one that's an under gravel filter wouldn't hurt either. you cant keep em too clean. i think they may need a rock or some thing to climb out on if they are climbing on top of each other. also don't let em get too cold. i would get them a heater of some sort. a light or a rock or some thing they can get warmth from.
maybe do some reading on them, depending on what kind you have they may have special needs.
in a tiny bowl i would change their water every day or two. don't want them to get stinky, and they sell some little turtle shaped blocks to put in your water to keep salmonella and other diseases down. make sure to wash your hands with hot water an soap after you handle or clean them.
good luck. turtles are such cuties.@!How often do you have to change your turtle's water?well, i change my turtles's water every other day, and its normal for them to climb on each other but
1.Do you have any rocks for them to climb on to bask?
2.Do you have a heat lamp for them to bask?
3.How big of a tank do you have?
4.Is the water high enough for them to submerge their entire body underwater and still have room to go under the water even more?
good luck!
How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?
Any advice?How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?
There are actually two possible answers to your question:
1) IF you have had these fish for less than 3 months and you did NOT cycle your tank first, then you need to be testing your tank water for ammonia and nitrites at least twice per week. ANY time ammonia and/or nitrites are above 0ppm you need to change at least 20% of your water. Using tap water is easiest, but you absolutely must condition the water first to neutralize chlorine and/or chloramine!! If you do not have test kits for ammonia and nitrites, get them. These kits are “must haves” for goldfish! Also, you should have a bare minimum 20 gallon tank for your two goldfish if they are the “Fancy” type. You will need a bare minimum 125 gallon tank for your two goldfish if they are the single-tail common type of goldfish. Your filter also needs to be rated for at least twice the capacity of your tank, otherwise, you will have a very difficult time keeping your water chemistry appropriate for the fish.
2) If you have had these fish for more than 3 months, your tank should be cycled and your ammonia and nitrites should be 0ppm; your nitrAtes should be 20ppm or less. If these are the parameters of your water, then you should be performing a 25% water change each week. The tank sizes and filtering recommendations given previously still apply.
In addition to testing your water weekly for ammonia and nitrite, you should also test for pH at least once a week. Stable pH is best and goldfish need pH ranging from 6.5 – 8.0. If you are using tap water, you should be fine with pH as most tap water is 7.5 – 8.0. Testing for ammonia and nitrite is very important and should be performed at least once per week in an established cycled tank.
The air pump is a good idea for goldfish as they require plenty of oxygen. Make sure your air pump is set so that the bubble stream is moderate. If the air flow is too fast, the actual oxygen increase will be little to none. Keeping your tank temperature between 65F – 72F is also important as oxygen dissipates as water temperatures increase.
If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?you should generally change 20% of the water every other week, or sooner. get a suction vacuum to get all the waste out of the rocks. goldfish are some of the dirtiest fish out there and you dont realize how dirty the rocks get until you suction them up. they sell the devices at petsmart/petco or any good fish shop. (pet fish that is)
i got the 'aquariums for dummies' book and it really has just about everything you need to know about keeping fish and tanks. also gold fish die pretty quickly, unless they are koi fish, so i dont know why you would want them. there are tons of other really cool fish out there, if you want a challenge convert to salt water and then you can have some really really cool fish.
puffer fish are one of my favorites, besides cichlids. jack dempsey's especially.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?To the above poster: Goldfish do not %26quot;die quickly%26quot; if they are taken care of properly. Goldfish can have lifespans of 10-20+ years.
For goldfish, it really depends on how big your tank is.
If you have two 5%26quot; goldfish in a 55 gallon a 25% water change once a month would be sufficient.
If you have two 5%26quot; goldfish in a 10 gallon you should be doing 25% water changes daily, and looking for a bigger tank.
Do you have a test kit? If you test your water regularly you can keep an eye on your nitrate/nitrite/ammonia levels which will tell you when you need to change the water.
Good luck!How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?You did not mention the size of the tank or the type filtration system you have on the tank. Most gold fish require at least a minimumof 10 gallon per fish. Since goldfish create a lot of bio-load (lots of waste products), they can foul the water very quickly. I would recommend a change of 10 to 15% of the water volume every week.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Don't wait until your water LOOKS dirty to do a partial water change.
You want to suck water from the bottom of the tank, because thats where the gunk settles.
Partial change means a percentage of your tank, if you have a 10 gallon tank and doing a 20% change, you take out 2 gallons, then put 2 gallons of clean water back in.
Do not feed more than they will eat in a few minutes (like 3 or 4) Net out any uneaten foods.
Rinse your filter media every 2 or 3 days.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?I hope Finatic see's your question, she is great with goldfish and has raised them for a long time. You have gotten a lot of conflicting answers here. I keep mainly cichlids, but as far as good tank maintenance, I suggest weekly 20% - 30% water changes and vacuming the waste while you change the water. You also need to make sure to test the water levels (levels of ammonia, mitrires, nitrates) quite frquently to make sure it is safe for the fish.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Goldfish don't really require two many water changes. These fish swim in murky muddy waters in nature. But if you have issues with the water clarity then I suggest you use a Syphen hose to clear the water. Then make sure too use a dechorifier. I recommend changing the water every two months.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Also depends on tank size and what size filter you have. Goldfish need 25 gal. for the first and 10 gal. for every goldfish after that.
When I kept goldfish I had three orandas in a 50 gal w/ 60gal. filter and was having to change the water every other day because the ammonia was horrible. Then I gave them to the local fish store. Less water changes now :)How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?depends how much time you wanna devote. once a month would probably be sufficient. depending on how big the tank is...maybe 2x a monthHow often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?I have tropical fish but you should clean them atleast 1 bucket a week but if you wont it realy clean about 2 buckets a week but probally no more.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Whenever the water starts looking cloudy or dirty. If it's clear and ok, you don't have to change it at a regular interval. Don't overfeed and the water will stay clean longer.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?dude you gots a filter you dont need to change dont listen to all
these other people theyre being stupid goldfish will live just fine
as long as you treat them right when the water level drops
just fill it up again walla! theres your new water
nothing more than that if you dont have a filter then basically youre retarded because thats the main thing you need to keep a fish alive
There are actually two possible answers to your question:
1) IF you have had these fish for less than 3 months and you did NOT cycle your tank first, then you need to be testing your tank water for ammonia and nitrites at least twice per week. ANY time ammonia and/or nitrites are above 0ppm you need to change at least 20% of your water. Using tap water is easiest, but you absolutely must condition the water first to neutralize chlorine and/or chloramine!! If you do not have test kits for ammonia and nitrites, get them. These kits are “must haves” for goldfish! Also, you should have a bare minimum 20 gallon tank for your two goldfish if they are the “Fancy” type. You will need a bare minimum 125 gallon tank for your two goldfish if they are the single-tail common type of goldfish. Your filter also needs to be rated for at least twice the capacity of your tank, otherwise, you will have a very difficult time keeping your water chemistry appropriate for the fish.
2) If you have had these fish for more than 3 months, your tank should be cycled and your ammonia and nitrites should be 0ppm; your nitrAtes should be 20ppm or less. If these are the parameters of your water, then you should be performing a 25% water change each week. The tank sizes and filtering recommendations given previously still apply.
In addition to testing your water weekly for ammonia and nitrite, you should also test for pH at least once a week. Stable pH is best and goldfish need pH ranging from 6.5 – 8.0. If you are using tap water, you should be fine with pH as most tap water is 7.5 – 8.0. Testing for ammonia and nitrite is very important and should be performed at least once per week in an established cycled tank.
The air pump is a good idea for goldfish as they require plenty of oxygen. Make sure your air pump is set so that the bubble stream is moderate. If the air flow is too fast, the actual oxygen increase will be little to none. Keeping your tank temperature between 65F – 72F is also important as oxygen dissipates as water temperatures increase.
If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?you should generally change 20% of the water every other week, or sooner. get a suction vacuum to get all the waste out of the rocks. goldfish are some of the dirtiest fish out there and you dont realize how dirty the rocks get until you suction them up. they sell the devices at petsmart/petco or any good fish shop. (pet fish that is)
i got the 'aquariums for dummies' book and it really has just about everything you need to know about keeping fish and tanks. also gold fish die pretty quickly, unless they are koi fish, so i dont know why you would want them. there are tons of other really cool fish out there, if you want a challenge convert to salt water and then you can have some really really cool fish.
puffer fish are one of my favorites, besides cichlids. jack dempsey's especially.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?To the above poster: Goldfish do not %26quot;die quickly%26quot; if they are taken care of properly. Goldfish can have lifespans of 10-20+ years.
For goldfish, it really depends on how big your tank is.
If you have two 5%26quot; goldfish in a 55 gallon a 25% water change once a month would be sufficient.
If you have two 5%26quot; goldfish in a 10 gallon you should be doing 25% water changes daily, and looking for a bigger tank.
Do you have a test kit? If you test your water regularly you can keep an eye on your nitrate/nitrite/ammonia levels which will tell you when you need to change the water.
Good luck!How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?You did not mention the size of the tank or the type filtration system you have on the tank. Most gold fish require at least a minimumof 10 gallon per fish. Since goldfish create a lot of bio-load (lots of waste products), they can foul the water very quickly. I would recommend a change of 10 to 15% of the water volume every week.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Don't wait until your water LOOKS dirty to do a partial water change.
You want to suck water from the bottom of the tank, because thats where the gunk settles.
Partial change means a percentage of your tank, if you have a 10 gallon tank and doing a 20% change, you take out 2 gallons, then put 2 gallons of clean water back in.
Do not feed more than they will eat in a few minutes (like 3 or 4) Net out any uneaten foods.
Rinse your filter media every 2 or 3 days.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?I hope Finatic see's your question, she is great with goldfish and has raised them for a long time. You have gotten a lot of conflicting answers here. I keep mainly cichlids, but as far as good tank maintenance, I suggest weekly 20% - 30% water changes and vacuming the waste while you change the water. You also need to make sure to test the water levels (levels of ammonia, mitrires, nitrates) quite frquently to make sure it is safe for the fish.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Goldfish don't really require two many water changes. These fish swim in murky muddy waters in nature. But if you have issues with the water clarity then I suggest you use a Syphen hose to clear the water. Then make sure too use a dechorifier. I recommend changing the water every two months.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Also depends on tank size and what size filter you have. Goldfish need 25 gal. for the first and 10 gal. for every goldfish after that.
When I kept goldfish I had three orandas in a 50 gal w/ 60gal. filter and was having to change the water every other day because the ammonia was horrible. Then I gave them to the local fish store. Less water changes now :)How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?depends how much time you wanna devote. once a month would probably be sufficient. depending on how big the tank is...maybe 2x a monthHow often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?I have tropical fish but you should clean them atleast 1 bucket a week but if you wont it realy clean about 2 buckets a week but probally no more.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?Whenever the water starts looking cloudy or dirty. If it's clear and ok, you don't have to change it at a regular interval. Don't overfeed and the water will stay clean longer.How often should i change the water in my fish tank...i have two goldfish a filter and air pump?dude you gots a filter you dont need to change dont listen to all
these other people theyre being stupid goldfish will live just fine
as long as you treat them right when the water level drops
just fill it up again walla! theres your new water
nothing more than that if you dont have a filter then basically youre retarded because thats the main thing you need to keep a fish alive
Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?
it takes me about 2 hours to change water in my tank and i always tourned my filter offIs turning off my filter OK when i change water?It takes me about 4 hours to change the water in 25 tanks and I don't turn anything off, it is not necessary unless you take out too much water and uncover the heater or the end of the filter intake tube. What you are doing is changing 100% of the water and cleaning (washing) the gravel, right?
That is not the way to go, you are removing all of the %26quot;good%26quot; nitrifying bacteria that help remove the ammonia and nitrites from the water. You leave them (the %26quot;good%26quot; bacteria) in there and they convert the ammonia (from fish waste and uneaten food decaying) and nitrites to nitrates... then you remove the nitrates by means of the water changes. All three are toxic to your fish.
By removing the good bacteria with a teardown, you force the tank to go through the cycling process again every time you do a complete teardown. This is not good for your fish. I have tanks that have been set up and running for over 6 years without a teardown by following the procedure below.
You should only be changing 25-30% of the water each week and siphoning half (left or right, alternating each month) of the gravel once a month. A gravel siphon costs about $15. Well worth the money.
Depending on the size of the tank, it should only take you from 10 to 30 minutes. I do my 10g tanks in less than 10 minutes each. The biggest one, a 55g takes almost 30. I use a home-made siphon that attaches to my basement sink faucet and with a flip of a valve, I can empty or refill a tank.
Email me if you would like to learn how to build one of your own for much less than it would cost to buy one at the fish store.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yea, since your changing the water anyways; just don't forget to turn it back on!Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?having the filter turned off for a few hours won't cause any problems if there r just fish in the tank. if there is something other than fish then i couldn't really say.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yes, that's a good thing to do. If you didn't it might burn out the pump on your filter. It's also a good idea to unplug your heater during a water change.
MMIs turning off my filter OK when i change water?The thing is after two hours the nitrifying bacteria start to die,from lack of oxygen.In 24 hours they would all be dead and a substantial amount of your ammonia removing ability with them.I point is to minimize the down time,and clean the filter elements in water just removed from the tank.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yes,it's a good idea. There might not be enough water to properly run the filter during the change.,as long as you don't spend too much time doing it on 1 tank.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Not only is it okay, it is actually recomended. It is recomended to turn off everything in your tank as you change the water as well. A good reason to turn the filter off during a change is, if you have sand, the sand might get stirred up, either by your or your fish, causing it to be sucked up by the filter, and ultimately wrecking your motor.
Ryan
That is not the way to go, you are removing all of the %26quot;good%26quot; nitrifying bacteria that help remove the ammonia and nitrites from the water. You leave them (the %26quot;good%26quot; bacteria) in there and they convert the ammonia (from fish waste and uneaten food decaying) and nitrites to nitrates... then you remove the nitrates by means of the water changes. All three are toxic to your fish.
By removing the good bacteria with a teardown, you force the tank to go through the cycling process again every time you do a complete teardown. This is not good for your fish. I have tanks that have been set up and running for over 6 years without a teardown by following the procedure below.
You should only be changing 25-30% of the water each week and siphoning half (left or right, alternating each month) of the gravel once a month. A gravel siphon costs about $15. Well worth the money.
Depending on the size of the tank, it should only take you from 10 to 30 minutes. I do my 10g tanks in less than 10 minutes each. The biggest one, a 55g takes almost 30. I use a home-made siphon that attaches to my basement sink faucet and with a flip of a valve, I can empty or refill a tank.
Email me if you would like to learn how to build one of your own for much less than it would cost to buy one at the fish store.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yea, since your changing the water anyways; just don't forget to turn it back on!Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?having the filter turned off for a few hours won't cause any problems if there r just fish in the tank. if there is something other than fish then i couldn't really say.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yes, that's a good thing to do. If you didn't it might burn out the pump on your filter. It's also a good idea to unplug your heater during a water change.
MMIs turning off my filter OK when i change water?The thing is after two hours the nitrifying bacteria start to die,from lack of oxygen.In 24 hours they would all be dead and a substantial amount of your ammonia removing ability with them.I point is to minimize the down time,and clean the filter elements in water just removed from the tank.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Yes,it's a good idea. There might not be enough water to properly run the filter during the change.,as long as you don't spend too much time doing it on 1 tank.Is turning off my filter OK when i change water?Not only is it okay, it is actually recomended. It is recomended to turn off everything in your tank as you change the water as well. A good reason to turn the filter off during a change is, if you have sand, the sand might get stirred up, either by your or your fish, causing it to be sucked up by the filter, and ultimately wrecking your motor.
Ryan
If i have 12 fish in a ten gallon aquarium how often would I have to change the water to keep them from dieng?
My bigger aquarium is messed up so I had to transfer then and I do not get my pay check for a couple of weeks, so how ofter would I have to change the water and such? Any thing else I should know? There are 4 corys, 3 swordtails, 3 tetras, and 2 molliesIf i have 12 fish in a ten gallon aquarium how often would I have to change the water to keep them from dieng?That is a big group for a ten gallon, but those are not big fish so you should be fine, as long as you get a new aquarium ASAP. First off, you should test your water to see if you need to change it, in order not to disturb the fish if you don't have to. You should also use the same filter media, gravel, and maybe plants. Don't wash them, especially in chlorinated tap water because you will kill the beneficial bacteria. You should change the water when the ammonia levels or nitrite levels raise to a level that stresses the fish or endangers them. You should also check the nitrate levels so they don't end up being too high. If you don't want to test the water (which I don't encourage) you should notice that the water is dirty, or smelly, or the fish are stressed, moving slow, etc. and then change the water. The only problem is if you notice the problem too late, it might also be too late to help the fish. So testing would be better. Anyway, since you already had a bigger aquarium you should know the basics. Buy a bigger aquarium though, or give some of the fish away if you cant... they should be in a good environment above all.If i have 12 fish in a ten gallon aquarium how often would I have to change the water to keep them from dieng?generally you need to empty about 30% of the water and refill it each week, just to keep the water cleaner.
How often do you change the water in your aquarium?
I have a 26 bow aquarium with an ECCO filter and have been told to take out 1/4 of the water every 2 weeks and replace with new water. I have a normal amount of fish i the tank. It's not overcrowded. Is it necessary to change the water this often with a good filter like an ECCO?How often do you change the water in your aquarium?The filter is fine, and I will assume you do have a sensible number of fish.
But all the filter can do is convert ammonia into less harmfull nitrate. You still need to do water changes to remove the nitrate from the tank.
The exact amount depends on how many fish and how much they are eating etc. 25% every week or 2 is pretty normal. To work out the amount you NEED to do you should test your tank for nitrate buildup.
It might be 10% per week, it might be 50% per week, depends on how your tank is stocked.
IanHow often do you change the water in your aquarium?It depends. When I was treating my tank for ich I did a 25% water change just about everyday.
Normally it is best to do a 25% water change every other week or more if you have the time. When changing water use the gavel vacuum to get all the muck off the bottom.
It is always a good idea to change water. Look at it this way. would you want to be suck in small room with a bunch of other smelly people and not have any fresh air? A water change is like a breath of fresh air. It keeps them healthy and less stressed. How often do you change the water in your aquarium?What a filter basically does is convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. Nitrate is the least dangerous of the 3 but it's still dangerous in high quantities. You need to change the water to get rid of the nitrate.
I do weekly 25% changes and a monthly 50% change.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?It doesn't matter how good your filter is. You must at least change 20% of your water each week. if you only change 10% of the water there is a chance that alot of waste will still be left over and will harm your fish. You should do a 80% water change every 3 months.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Best to do 10-15% water change weekly, and a 30% water change getting in the gravel once a month.
Many people just do 30-40% monthly, and that's fine too as long as the tank isn't terribly over crowded.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Even if the filter is good or not, there should be a 10-15% water change every week.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Yep 25% every 2 weeks is great!
But all the filter can do is convert ammonia into less harmfull nitrate. You still need to do water changes to remove the nitrate from the tank.
The exact amount depends on how many fish and how much they are eating etc. 25% every week or 2 is pretty normal. To work out the amount you NEED to do you should test your tank for nitrate buildup.
It might be 10% per week, it might be 50% per week, depends on how your tank is stocked.
IanHow often do you change the water in your aquarium?It depends. When I was treating my tank for ich I did a 25% water change just about everyday.
Normally it is best to do a 25% water change every other week or more if you have the time. When changing water use the gavel vacuum to get all the muck off the bottom.
It is always a good idea to change water. Look at it this way. would you want to be suck in small room with a bunch of other smelly people and not have any fresh air? A water change is like a breath of fresh air. It keeps them healthy and less stressed. How often do you change the water in your aquarium?What a filter basically does is convert ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate. Nitrate is the least dangerous of the 3 but it's still dangerous in high quantities. You need to change the water to get rid of the nitrate.
I do weekly 25% changes and a monthly 50% change.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?It doesn't matter how good your filter is. You must at least change 20% of your water each week. if you only change 10% of the water there is a chance that alot of waste will still be left over and will harm your fish. You should do a 80% water change every 3 months.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Best to do 10-15% water change weekly, and a 30% water change getting in the gravel once a month.
Many people just do 30-40% monthly, and that's fine too as long as the tank isn't terribly over crowded.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Even if the filter is good or not, there should be a 10-15% water change every week.How often do you change the water in your aquarium?Yep 25% every 2 weeks is great!
How often should I change the water in this tank?
I've just upgraded my Betta from a 2 gallon to a 5 gallon tank. I'll be introducing him into his new home later today. =D
Question is, how often should I change the water in this 5 gallon? It's filtered, heated, and only going to house the Betta. I also get out any waste everyday with a turkey baster.How often should I change the water in this tank?If the tank is cycled (which can easily be done by moving the filtration on the 2g up to the 5g for awhile) ... then easiest is to change off a predetermined amount each week,say 1 gallon (roughly 20%). This is easy enough to have treated and set aside before hand in a container.
Go to a %26quot;Dollar%26quot; store and purchase 2 1 gallon plastic pitchers ... you can then fill one and treat (dechlorinate) beforehand and allow to %26quot;out gas%26quot; and stabilize from the tap.The other you can fill by doing your weekly gravel vacuuming ... then simply add the prepared water.
Use the old water to water your house plants (they love it),then rinse the container for next time.
With this method there is never any doubt in your mind how much water you changed (or if you remembered the change) and it makes dosing treatments easier.How often should I change the water in this tank?If you have a test kit this would be easy to determan you should not let nitrates get above 20 - 40 ppm or if u don't have a kit a one gallon change once a monthHow often should I change the water in this tank?1/2-1 gallon once weekly should be fine. With the filter and your manual waste removal you wouldn't be in trouble if you missed a change.How often should I change the water in this tank?A good thing to know is that you don't have to take out all of the water when doing tank maintenance. You should really never take out more than 50% because this can interrupt the Nitrogen Cycle and cause a Bacterial Bloom (cloudy water and ammonia spikes).
Now as for how often, once a week should be good of just a 25%-50% water change. It's good you are taking out old waste in between time because this will keep down the Nitrate levels in your tank so I would say a 25% water change would suffice. A gravel vacuum can come in really handy when it comes to cleaning gravel and taking out water so check into purchasing one if you haven't already. Remember to always treat the water with de-chlorinator and conditioner before it enters the tank.
It's really nice to see someone putting their fish in the proper set-up. It's ideal!How often should I change the water in this tank?It's recommended that you leave your betta's tank untouched every week, but choose a day (probably Friday through Sunday) that you can clean your tank. The waste isn't bad for your tank, considering betta's aren't messy fish, so you shouldn't be trying to remove every single bit of it.
Good job on the upgrade, your betta will be far happier there than in the below minimum, 2g tank.
You should be doing a 25% water change every week. The best way to do this is by using a water siphon (they can be purchased at any local pet/fish store) and sifting through the substrate at the bottom to remove some of the dirt. However, do not remove all of it as that is essential, beneficial bacteria for your tank, granted you have cycled it properly.How often should I change the water in this tank?it depends how many fish is living in your tankHow often should I change the water in this tank?Do a partial water change each week, 1 or 2 gallons.
No need to ever empty the tank or change all the water.
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Question is, how often should I change the water in this 5 gallon? It's filtered, heated, and only going to house the Betta. I also get out any waste everyday with a turkey baster.How often should I change the water in this tank?If the tank is cycled (which can easily be done by moving the filtration on the 2g up to the 5g for awhile) ... then easiest is to change off a predetermined amount each week,say 1 gallon (roughly 20%). This is easy enough to have treated and set aside before hand in a container.
Go to a %26quot;Dollar%26quot; store and purchase 2 1 gallon plastic pitchers ... you can then fill one and treat (dechlorinate) beforehand and allow to %26quot;out gas%26quot; and stabilize from the tap.The other you can fill by doing your weekly gravel vacuuming ... then simply add the prepared water.
Use the old water to water your house plants (they love it),then rinse the container for next time.
With this method there is never any doubt in your mind how much water you changed (or if you remembered the change) and it makes dosing treatments easier.How often should I change the water in this tank?If you have a test kit this would be easy to determan you should not let nitrates get above 20 - 40 ppm or if u don't have a kit a one gallon change once a monthHow often should I change the water in this tank?1/2-1 gallon once weekly should be fine. With the filter and your manual waste removal you wouldn't be in trouble if you missed a change.How often should I change the water in this tank?A good thing to know is that you don't have to take out all of the water when doing tank maintenance. You should really never take out more than 50% because this can interrupt the Nitrogen Cycle and cause a Bacterial Bloom (cloudy water and ammonia spikes).
Now as for how often, once a week should be good of just a 25%-50% water change. It's good you are taking out old waste in between time because this will keep down the Nitrate levels in your tank so I would say a 25% water change would suffice. A gravel vacuum can come in really handy when it comes to cleaning gravel and taking out water so check into purchasing one if you haven't already. Remember to always treat the water with de-chlorinator and conditioner before it enters the tank.
It's really nice to see someone putting their fish in the proper set-up. It's ideal!How often should I change the water in this tank?It's recommended that you leave your betta's tank untouched every week, but choose a day (probably Friday through Sunday) that you can clean your tank. The waste isn't bad for your tank, considering betta's aren't messy fish, so you shouldn't be trying to remove every single bit of it.
Good job on the upgrade, your betta will be far happier there than in the below minimum, 2g tank.
You should be doing a 25% water change every week. The best way to do this is by using a water siphon (they can be purchased at any local pet/fish store) and sifting through the substrate at the bottom to remove some of the dirt. However, do not remove all of it as that is essential, beneficial bacteria for your tank, granted you have cycled it properly.How often should I change the water in this tank?it depends how many fish is living in your tankHow often should I change the water in this tank?Do a partial water change each week, 1 or 2 gallons.
No need to ever empty the tank or change all the water.
Ian
How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?
I just got a new filter, but I don't know how often you should change the water with the filter....How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Less often than you need to if you don't have a filter.
Once the tank cycles (the filter grows some bacteria) then the filter will process the waste ammonia into less harmful Nitrate, so the water will stay safe for fish a lot longer. How much do you need to change? Depends on how many fish are in the tank. For a 5gal, 20% per week would be plenty for a single betta. Smaller tank, change more, bigger tank, you can change less. Remember the same amount of waste is going into the tank whether it's 2.5 gal or 20 gal. So in a 2.5 you might change 50% per week, in a 20gal, 10% would be plenty.
You cant really change too much water, if you do, all that happens is the water stays cleaner, this is not a bad thing.
IanHow often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Do about a 10% water change every week. Not too much.
Good luck!
MirandaHow often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?once a week about 20 percent and don't change your filter cartridge until it is falling apart ... it is suggested to change often but that is where much of the beneficial bacteria is so it is good to just rinse once a week in the siphoned off tank water ...How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Do 15% water change weekly and replace or rinse with tank water the filter every month.How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Assuming you have a 5+ gallon heated and filtered aquarium do a 25% water change weekly.
Once the tank cycles (the filter grows some bacteria) then the filter will process the waste ammonia into less harmful Nitrate, so the water will stay safe for fish a lot longer. How much do you need to change? Depends on how many fish are in the tank. For a 5gal, 20% per week would be plenty for a single betta. Smaller tank, change more, bigger tank, you can change less. Remember the same amount of waste is going into the tank whether it's 2.5 gal or 20 gal. So in a 2.5 you might change 50% per week, in a 20gal, 10% would be plenty.
You cant really change too much water, if you do, all that happens is the water stays cleaner, this is not a bad thing.
IanHow often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Do about a 10% water change every week. Not too much.
Good luck!
MirandaHow often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?once a week about 20 percent and don't change your filter cartridge until it is falling apart ... it is suggested to change often but that is where much of the beneficial bacteria is so it is good to just rinse once a week in the siphoned off tank water ...How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Do 15% water change weekly and replace or rinse with tank water the filter every month.How often do you have to change your betta fish tank if you have a filter?Assuming you have a 5+ gallon heated and filtered aquarium do a 25% water change weekly.
Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?
I'm trying to get more information before I setup this planned aquarium. I have 2 setup and I need suggestions and answer.
1st Setup:
135 Saltwater Tank Aquarium
1 inch of white live sand
some live rocks
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Fluval FX5
10 peaceful fishes from finding nemo movie (pairs)
6 algae eater (ex. hermit the crab and some other)
2nd Setup:
135 Saltwater Tank Aquarium
1 inch of white live sand
some live rocks
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Eheim 2080 Pro III
10 peaceful fishes from finding nemo movie
6 algae eater (ex. hermit the crab and some other)
Note: The only difference is the Eheim and Fluval filter.
Questions:
1.) How long do I need to change 20% - 25% of the saltwater?
2.) Can you please give me 10-12 compatible fishes from Finding Nemo movie as tankmates? Quantity is important and also getting along with each other.
3.) Are couple of live plants and corals good?
Many thanks!Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?Fluval is better than Eheim in my opinion. My suggestion since you haven't started yet is to go with a fish and live rock set up. I say this because its a easy to setup a reef this way. You wont need so many power filters. One will be all you need, reguardless of the size of the tank. What you will need is a ton of tank cleaners (ie turbo snail, hermit crabs so forth and so on). Keep in mind that your live rock and sand will act as a filter. You will also need a protien skimmer that will be able to handle a tank that size. I'm using a motorized 150 on my 100 gal, it does a great job, but will cost about 150.00. Also your will need power heads to circulate the water and to also provider current for your corals. Another question, have you thought about the lighting you'll need to provided. That much tank (espesically with coral) the lighting alone is going to set you back about 400.00. Water changes should be done atleast once a month. I change mine one a month and I only take out 10%. I haven't had any probs. I never used any plants because some fish will eat them, and they can also release toxins when stressed. Email me with what you have (equipment wise)...and I will help you out. I'd hate to see you spend tons of money and things don't go as planned. fbh11201@yahoo.comCalling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?never heard of eheim but i know that fluval filters are the way to go!!!
and some live rock? i hope you get at least 60 pounds of it.
you need tons of hiding places for fish to make them feel safe and not be so stressed.
and remember--cycle the tank for about a month in order to get everything ready--i.e. no adding fish..add live rock and sand and let that settle with the water while cyceling.
question 1.
you really dont need to do water changes. the water evaporates so you want to ADD fresh water to top off the tank. the salinity will end up equaling out in the end because once it evaporates the salinity rises so by adding the water it will bring it back down to normal. so really if you want you can do it after about 5 months of having it set up but by all the fish and a live rock you will have they will do the work for you.
question 2.
do you really want a %26quot;finding nemo%26quot; tank. ok
clown fish are damsels and you dont really want to mix multiple fish of the same species. they will become territorial and agressive if you do end up getting multiples of the same fish. because you have 135 gallon you may be able to get 2 clown fish--as long as theres hiding places for them.
-if you want a blue hippo tang (please dont call it a dory, go by what the real names are because it gets annoying) but anyways. blue hippo tangs are good. just know if you are going to want to get another tang--say a yellow tang or a powder blue or brown tang---you will want to make sure that they have different shape bodies...(and that combination works-you can combine a blue hippo and a powder brown)
-with tangs like i said, i am going to emphasize that make sure that you find tangs with different bodies.. if they look alike that is bad news. we made the mistake of combining a powder brown tang and an atlantic blue tang together and about 6 days lader the atlantic tang died because the powder brown picked on it so much. so just be warned about that.
-i dont remember all of the fish in %26quot;finding nemo%26quot; but i am going to mention other fish.
-getting a goby or blenny would be great! my boyfriend has a mandarin-kind of shy but a great fish! a gold face sleeper goby are fun and entertaining!! they filter out the sand and its really cool to watch!!
-also go for something different, you can try a lion fish. i have one and my boyfriend has one. you just have to be careful and NOT touch it, it is deadly so if you arent worried about it then you can try that out.
-fire fish goby. they are really cool!!!
question 3:
-you can only get corals if you have the proper lighting. you will need actinic/medal halide lighting...its to copy the sunlight in nature. so if you get the correct and propper lighting then you can get corals/anemones. but just know you also need to look for fish that REEF SAFE!!! there are fish that will eat corals, for example angel fish. they will tear them up!
**EDIT:**
You will want two powerheads because one will flow the water in that part of the tank but not all threw the tank. Put one on each side of the tank in order to get really good air flow!
hope this helps and ill add more if i think of anything or if you have more questions!Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?Questions:
1.) How long do I need to change 20% - 25% of the saltwater?
Answer: I would probably do 5%-10% water changes once a week or once every other week. Some people prefer to do big water changes, but thats not needed. I do a 10% water change every 2 weeks or so.
2.) Can you please give me 10-12 compatible fishes from Finding Nemo movie as tankmates? Quantity is important and also getting along with each other.
Answer: First off, are you going for a reef tank or just fish tank? %26quot;Nemo%26quot; is a clown fish, True perc, or false perc. clownfish. The blue fish (forgot the name) is a blue hippo tang. Don't get it until you're tank is ready! It range from $40 - $90.
The other fish in the aquarium that nemo was in are not recommended. The puffer is NOT reef-safe and will eat invertabrates. The one with the scar is a morish idol, they do not survive well in tank and will eventuall die.
3.) Are couple of live plants and corals good?
Answer: To keep plants and corals, you must have Good lighting or they will died. Do some research before you get into corals, it'll save you tons of money in the long run.
ALSO:
You're tank must be setup and running for AT LEAST 3 weeks before you put anything other than liverock and livesand in there. Many people would say that 2 -3 months would even be better. Do research! research! research!!!! Saltwater aquariums are alot harder to keep that freshwater! Read and read before you start buying, you'll save so much money.
For your setup, you do NOT need;
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Eheim 2080 Pro III
You DO need:
Powerheads (at least 3 for water movement)
protein skimmer (filter out liquid waste)
test kits
heater
Lighting: MH, T5, VHO, PC (if you want corals)Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?I think I told you before but just incase you will need a powerhead that turns the water over 7 times in an hour so for my 65 gallon I have a powerhead that has a rate of 455G/H. When maturing the tank I wouldn't add any live rock Because it dies off because of the high nitrites (present in the water) and because it dies it increases the nitrites in the water.
Only start with two fish.
I use an 'eheim ecco 2236 comfort' It keeps the water crystal clear and I only change 10% once a month to keep the nitrates below 20ppm. (my corals are doing fine)
For Q.1 Do you mean after or before it has matured? When the tank is maturing/cycling you don't do any water changes.
And corals and live plants are definately good but can't stand high nitrates so regularly test the water. And don't add anything when maturing the tank.
Before you start planning too extravagently though I would try keeping a pair of clowns and see if you can keep them happy. Then when you start buying corals and fish add them one by one. Also, with the coral, keep just one or two and see if you can keep them happy. Because if you buy a $1000 worth of coral and it dies it sucks.
I learned that from someone else's experience.
Go to a good petstore not a chain/frencies and see if all their fish look happy then you know they know what their doing and you can get their advice and personal experience to help you get started and build the best tank in town.
Good luck
1st Setup:
135 Saltwater Tank Aquarium
1 inch of white live sand
some live rocks
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Fluval FX5
10 peaceful fishes from finding nemo movie (pairs)
6 algae eater (ex. hermit the crab and some other)
2nd Setup:
135 Saltwater Tank Aquarium
1 inch of white live sand
some live rocks
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Eheim 2080 Pro III
10 peaceful fishes from finding nemo movie
6 algae eater (ex. hermit the crab and some other)
Note: The only difference is the Eheim and Fluval filter.
Questions:
1.) How long do I need to change 20% - 25% of the saltwater?
2.) Can you please give me 10-12 compatible fishes from Finding Nemo movie as tankmates? Quantity is important and also getting along with each other.
3.) Are couple of live plants and corals good?
Many thanks!Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?Fluval is better than Eheim in my opinion. My suggestion since you haven't started yet is to go with a fish and live rock set up. I say this because its a easy to setup a reef this way. You wont need so many power filters. One will be all you need, reguardless of the size of the tank. What you will need is a ton of tank cleaners (ie turbo snail, hermit crabs so forth and so on). Keep in mind that your live rock and sand will act as a filter. You will also need a protien skimmer that will be able to handle a tank that size. I'm using a motorized 150 on my 100 gal, it does a great job, but will cost about 150.00. Also your will need power heads to circulate the water and to also provider current for your corals. Another question, have you thought about the lighting you'll need to provided. That much tank (espesically with coral) the lighting alone is going to set you back about 400.00. Water changes should be done atleast once a month. I change mine one a month and I only take out 10%. I haven't had any probs. I never used any plants because some fish will eat them, and they can also release toxins when stressed. Email me with what you have (equipment wise)...and I will help you out. I'd hate to see you spend tons of money and things don't go as planned. fbh11201@yahoo.comCalling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?never heard of eheim but i know that fluval filters are the way to go!!!
and some live rock? i hope you get at least 60 pounds of it.
you need tons of hiding places for fish to make them feel safe and not be so stressed.
and remember--cycle the tank for about a month in order to get everything ready--i.e. no adding fish..add live rock and sand and let that settle with the water while cyceling.
question 1.
you really dont need to do water changes. the water evaporates so you want to ADD fresh water to top off the tank. the salinity will end up equaling out in the end because once it evaporates the salinity rises so by adding the water it will bring it back down to normal. so really if you want you can do it after about 5 months of having it set up but by all the fish and a live rock you will have they will do the work for you.
question 2.
do you really want a %26quot;finding nemo%26quot; tank. ok
clown fish are damsels and you dont really want to mix multiple fish of the same species. they will become territorial and agressive if you do end up getting multiples of the same fish. because you have 135 gallon you may be able to get 2 clown fish--as long as theres hiding places for them.
-if you want a blue hippo tang (please dont call it a dory, go by what the real names are because it gets annoying) but anyways. blue hippo tangs are good. just know if you are going to want to get another tang--say a yellow tang or a powder blue or brown tang---you will want to make sure that they have different shape bodies...(and that combination works-you can combine a blue hippo and a powder brown)
-with tangs like i said, i am going to emphasize that make sure that you find tangs with different bodies.. if they look alike that is bad news. we made the mistake of combining a powder brown tang and an atlantic blue tang together and about 6 days lader the atlantic tang died because the powder brown picked on it so much. so just be warned about that.
-i dont remember all of the fish in %26quot;finding nemo%26quot; but i am going to mention other fish.
-getting a goby or blenny would be great! my boyfriend has a mandarin-kind of shy but a great fish! a gold face sleeper goby are fun and entertaining!! they filter out the sand and its really cool to watch!!
-also go for something different, you can try a lion fish. i have one and my boyfriend has one. you just have to be careful and NOT touch it, it is deadly so if you arent worried about it then you can try that out.
-fire fish goby. they are really cool!!!
question 3:
-you can only get corals if you have the proper lighting. you will need actinic/medal halide lighting...its to copy the sunlight in nature. so if you get the correct and propper lighting then you can get corals/anemones. but just know you also need to look for fish that REEF SAFE!!! there are fish that will eat corals, for example angel fish. they will tear them up!
**EDIT:**
You will want two powerheads because one will flow the water in that part of the tank but not all threw the tank. Put one on each side of the tank in order to get really good air flow!
hope this helps and ill add more if i think of anything or if you have more questions!Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?Questions:
1.) How long do I need to change 20% - 25% of the saltwater?
Answer: I would probably do 5%-10% water changes once a week or once every other week. Some people prefer to do big water changes, but thats not needed. I do a 10% water change every 2 weeks or so.
2.) Can you please give me 10-12 compatible fishes from Finding Nemo movie as tankmates? Quantity is important and also getting along with each other.
Answer: First off, are you going for a reef tank or just fish tank? %26quot;Nemo%26quot; is a clown fish, True perc, or false perc. clownfish. The blue fish (forgot the name) is a blue hippo tang. Don't get it until you're tank is ready! It range from $40 - $90.
The other fish in the aquarium that nemo was in are not recommended. The puffer is NOT reef-safe and will eat invertabrates. The one with the scar is a morish idol, they do not survive well in tank and will eventuall die.
3.) Are couple of live plants and corals good?
Answer: To keep plants and corals, you must have Good lighting or they will died. Do some research before you get into corals, it'll save you tons of money in the long run.
ALSO:
You're tank must be setup and running for AT LEAST 3 weeks before you put anything other than liverock and livesand in there. Many people would say that 2 -3 months would even be better. Do research! research! research!!!! Saltwater aquariums are alot harder to keep that freshwater! Read and read before you start buying, you'll save so much money.
For your setup, you do NOT need;
1 Penguin 350 Power Filter
1 Emperor 400 Power FIlter
1 Eheim 2080 Pro III
You DO need:
Powerheads (at least 3 for water movement)
protein skimmer (filter out liquid waste)
test kits
heater
Lighting: MH, T5, VHO, PC (if you want corals)Calling all saltwater aquarium expert for filter and changing water question. I need your idea please.?I think I told you before but just incase you will need a powerhead that turns the water over 7 times in an hour so for my 65 gallon I have a powerhead that has a rate of 455G/H. When maturing the tank I wouldn't add any live rock Because it dies off because of the high nitrites (present in the water) and because it dies it increases the nitrites in the water.
Only start with two fish.
I use an 'eheim ecco 2236 comfort' It keeps the water crystal clear and I only change 10% once a month to keep the nitrates below 20ppm. (my corals are doing fine)
For Q.1 Do you mean after or before it has matured? When the tank is maturing/cycling you don't do any water changes.
And corals and live plants are definately good but can't stand high nitrates so regularly test the water. And don't add anything when maturing the tank.
Before you start planning too extravagently though I would try keeping a pair of clowns and see if you can keep them happy. Then when you start buying corals and fish add them one by one. Also, with the coral, keep just one or two and see if you can keep them happy. Because if you buy a $1000 worth of coral and it dies it sucks.
I learned that from someone else's experience.
Go to a good petstore not a chain/frencies and see if all their fish look happy then you know they know what their doing and you can get their advice and personal experience to help you get started and build the best tank in town.
Good luck
How often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?
I have 55 gal tank. With 2 tiger oscars one is about 9 inches and the other is about 4 1/2in. I have two goldfish that were meant to be food but outgrew the oscars' mouths. and 1 Raphael Catfish that likes to hide all the time to avoid being eaten.
So far this is what i do: 1 a month I will do about a 60% water change while vacuuming the gravel and I will change the filters in the water filters. I also clean algae when I see it.
I also have 2 water filters running one was meant for our 25gal tank that we had and the other is meant for 55 to 100 gal. Then I also have an under gravel filtration system which honestly I think all it's good for is oxygenating the water it doesn't seem to keep under the gravel clean.
Anyway so I heard that a 10% water change once a week was good and then 75% once a month with cleaning the gravel.
Is the advice I heard excessive? Or is that a good thing to do the slight water changes once a week?How often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?Wow, once a month 60% change - that is not enough cleaning in my opinion. I also have a 55 gallon. The water should be changed about 25% every week. You should always be cleaning the gravel at each change.How often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?Water changes should be at least every 7-10 days. The filtration sounds great but they won't reduce the nitrates in your tank, only water changes will help keep the levels low. Vaccum your gravel once a week, by the time you have skimmed most of the bottom you will have likely taken between 5 and 10 gallons out. Just top the tank up with room temperature water and you'll be fine. (Don't go too crazy vacuuming the gravel, you'll never get everything).
HTHHow often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?as you have oscars I would change about 25% weekly with a gravel syphon -with less messy fish fortnightly would be OK. 60% in one go is not good for the fish and should only be done in cases of water poisoning.
So far this is what i do: 1 a month I will do about a 60% water change while vacuuming the gravel and I will change the filters in the water filters. I also clean algae when I see it.
I also have 2 water filters running one was meant for our 25gal tank that we had and the other is meant for 55 to 100 gal. Then I also have an under gravel filtration system which honestly I think all it's good for is oxygenating the water it doesn't seem to keep under the gravel clean.
Anyway so I heard that a 10% water change once a week was good and then 75% once a month with cleaning the gravel.
Is the advice I heard excessive? Or is that a good thing to do the slight water changes once a week?How often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?Wow, once a month 60% change - that is not enough cleaning in my opinion. I also have a 55 gallon. The water should be changed about 25% every week. You should always be cleaning the gravel at each change.How often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?Water changes should be at least every 7-10 days. The filtration sounds great but they won't reduce the nitrates in your tank, only water changes will help keep the levels low. Vaccum your gravel once a week, by the time you have skimmed most of the bottom you will have likely taken between 5 and 10 gallons out. Just top the tank up with room temperature water and you'll be fine. (Don't go too crazy vacuuming the gravel, you'll never get everything).
HTHHow often should I do a water change in a 55 gallon tank?as you have oscars I would change about 25% weekly with a gravel syphon -with less messy fish fortnightly would be OK. 60% in one go is not good for the fish and should only be done in cases of water poisoning.
How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?
ive done a water change on my fish tank and i gave the filter a clean, ive watched the video that came with the filter/tank, it says to let the filter fill up with water then plug it in, but mine only fills half way.
HELP!How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?Theres a little grey pump tab on top, sticking out next to where the hoses connect to the canister itself. It's about the size of a quarter. You pump that sucker up and down until no more air bubbles come out of the hoses, and then flip it back on.
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The first image shows the pump tab.How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?this happens to me, i have to siphon it up the outlet tube, normally a little suction will kick it back into working.
sucking not working nah?How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?Just put one hose in the tank and suck on the other one until it is full, thats what i always do.
HELP!How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?Theres a little grey pump tab on top, sticking out next to where the hoses connect to the canister itself. It's about the size of a quarter. You pump that sucker up and down until no more air bubbles come out of the hoses, and then flip it back on.
http://pet.imageg.net/graphics/product_i
The first image shows the pump tab.How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?this happens to me, i have to siphon it up the outlet tube, normally a little suction will kick it back into working.
sucking not working nah?How do i start up my fluva 305 external filter after a water change?Just put one hose in the tank and suck on the other one until it is full, thats what i always do.
How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?
I just don't want any more to die . .
lmaoHow often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?Do a water change of 25% or 50% anything over 50% could disrupt your bacteria colonies do this once a week. You'll need to do this with a gravel siphon to remove fish wast that is creating ammonia.
You should change your filter cartridge as recommended on the box they came it, unless you notice they are becoming dirty faster.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?You should change 20% of the water weekly. During the water change, if you have removable filter media, rinse it in the removed dirty tank water(do not use clean tap water, the chlorine will kill all the good bacteria). If you are rinsing the filter weekly then I would only change it once per month. Get a good chlorine remover that also aids in slimecoat for your water changes and that nasty ick will be a thing of the past.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?Depends how long your tank has been established for. Usually in new tanks, you should do 20% water changes every other week if not weekly. Longer established tanks, you can do it monthly. Just don't forget to match the water temp of the new water to your tank's current temp by touching the water. Use dechlorinators such as TetraAqua AquaSafe. You can also use a product called Tetra Easy Balance to help lengthen the time between water changes.
You can rinse out your filter sponge every 4 to 6 months. I would do it in the bucket of your siphoned out dirty tank water. DO NOT use tap water to rinse out your filter sponge for this will kill the beneficial bacteria on the sponge. If your filter sponge is super old, you can buy a replacement.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?If it's a carbon filter, change every 2-3 weeks. If it's not a carbon filter, about every 2 months. Never change the water all the way. When you vacuum the gravel (which you should do once a week) it'll suck up water as well. Just keep vacuuming until about 25% of the water is gone. The replace it with dechlorinated water. Make sure the water is the same temp as the water in the tank. Never change more than 25% of the water unless you get a disease in there or it's SUPER dirty. But, as long as you are careful and not lazy, it shouldn't get SUPER dirty. Good luck!How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?In general:
Water - Change once a week. Ammount doesn't matter so much. A lot of people will say 'ONLY CHANGE 25%', but really it is this: If your water parameters are fine (Ammonia at 0, nitrite at 0, nitrate below 20) then do 25% OR until you vacuum up all the leftover food, whichever is more. If your water is testing bad, then do a 50 or 75 to bring the ammonia, etc, down. Be sure you've vacuuming as you do the changes to pick up fallen food.
Carbon filters: Rinse them weekly, usually when you do your water change. I usually pull out the carbons and let the water from the vacuum run over it to rinse it, rather than using tap. Never change your bio filters. I do mean 'NEVER'. Then, once a month, change the carbon filters.
Algae cleanup: As often as you see it on the glass, scrub it up. Get a sponge and wipe it away.
Any other questions...?
If your fish are dying, it could be you've not gone through the nitrogen cycle correctly yet. Please be sure that your tank is cycle and you're testing a constant 0 for nitrites and ammonia!How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?25% water changes weekly, although it really depends on tank size, stocking levels, and types of fish. The filter cartridge should be changed every 2-4 weeks.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?once a montheffects on relationships differences between spa and salon
lmaoHow often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?Do a water change of 25% or 50% anything over 50% could disrupt your bacteria colonies do this once a week. You'll need to do this with a gravel siphon to remove fish wast that is creating ammonia.
You should change your filter cartridge as recommended on the box they came it, unless you notice they are becoming dirty faster.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?You should change 20% of the water weekly. During the water change, if you have removable filter media, rinse it in the removed dirty tank water(do not use clean tap water, the chlorine will kill all the good bacteria). If you are rinsing the filter weekly then I would only change it once per month. Get a good chlorine remover that also aids in slimecoat for your water changes and that nasty ick will be a thing of the past.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?Depends how long your tank has been established for. Usually in new tanks, you should do 20% water changes every other week if not weekly. Longer established tanks, you can do it monthly. Just don't forget to match the water temp of the new water to your tank's current temp by touching the water. Use dechlorinators such as TetraAqua AquaSafe. You can also use a product called Tetra Easy Balance to help lengthen the time between water changes.
You can rinse out your filter sponge every 4 to 6 months. I would do it in the bucket of your siphoned out dirty tank water. DO NOT use tap water to rinse out your filter sponge for this will kill the beneficial bacteria on the sponge. If your filter sponge is super old, you can buy a replacement.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?If it's a carbon filter, change every 2-3 weeks. If it's not a carbon filter, about every 2 months. Never change the water all the way. When you vacuum the gravel (which you should do once a week) it'll suck up water as well. Just keep vacuuming until about 25% of the water is gone. The replace it with dechlorinated water. Make sure the water is the same temp as the water in the tank. Never change more than 25% of the water unless you get a disease in there or it's SUPER dirty. But, as long as you are careful and not lazy, it shouldn't get SUPER dirty. Good luck!How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?In general:
Water - Change once a week. Ammount doesn't matter so much. A lot of people will say 'ONLY CHANGE 25%', but really it is this: If your water parameters are fine (Ammonia at 0, nitrite at 0, nitrate below 20) then do 25% OR until you vacuum up all the leftover food, whichever is more. If your water is testing bad, then do a 50 or 75 to bring the ammonia, etc, down. Be sure you've vacuuming as you do the changes to pick up fallen food.
Carbon filters: Rinse them weekly, usually when you do your water change. I usually pull out the carbons and let the water from the vacuum run over it to rinse it, rather than using tap. Never change your bio filters. I do mean 'NEVER'. Then, once a month, change the carbon filters.
Algae cleanup: As often as you see it on the glass, scrub it up. Get a sponge and wipe it away.
Any other questions...?
If your fish are dying, it could be you've not gone through the nitrogen cycle correctly yet. Please be sure that your tank is cycle and you're testing a constant 0 for nitrites and ammonia!How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?25% water changes weekly, although it really depends on tank size, stocking levels, and types of fish. The filter cartridge should be changed every 2-4 weeks.How often should i change my fishes water, filter, etc?once a month
How to change the water of my fish? and why does my fish stay under the filter?
I have a new fish and the instructions say to change 1/4th of its water weekly. I am wondering how to do this? I only know how to clean the whole tank. Also, i noticed that the fish very often just swims under the filter with its head facing the glass and just stays there, im wondering why it does this.How to change the water of my fish? and why does my fish stay under the filter?As the previous poster stated you can get a siphon. If it's a smaller tank like a 2.5 gallon or a 5 gallon and you can't get one of those awesome self starting siphons to work go ahead and get a siphon hose. Don't start it by mouth, though. Fill the tube completely with water in the bathtub, plug up both ends making sure it's COMPLETELY filled with water. Keep a bucket on the floor and with thumb still plugging both ends put one end of the hose in the bucket and one end in the water of the tank. Once you get the one end submerged in the tank you can take your thumbs off it and water goes into the bucket. You have to make sure the bucket's lower than the tank though.
As for the fish chilling under the filter.....depending on what kind of fish it is it might be because he doesn't have anything to hide in. If you don't have any of those cute little caves and such for the fish to hide in he starts trying to find stuff to hide behind.
That's my best guess based on limited information =PHow to change the water of my fish? and why does my fish stay under the filter?what fish do you have? how big is your tank? how long have you had your tank?
buy a siphon to remove the water or do whatever you do to remove all the water but just remove less
As for the fish chilling under the filter.....depending on what kind of fish it is it might be because he doesn't have anything to hide in. If you don't have any of those cute little caves and such for the fish to hide in he starts trying to find stuff to hide behind.
That's my best guess based on limited information =PHow to change the water of my fish? and why does my fish stay under the filter?what fish do you have? how big is your tank? how long have you had your tank?
buy a siphon to remove the water or do whatever you do to remove all the water but just remove less
How to change a filter on a kinetico water softener?
I have a 6yr old Kinetico Quad-51 water softener system
I need to change the filters and Kinetico wants a lot of money to do it and won't give me any answers.How to change a filter on a kinetico water softener?Does this help?
http://www.awqinc.com/pdf/Kinetico%20SofHow to change a filter on a kinetico water softener?good softener... is the company not helping ? or the dealer ? i had one and i could buy the filters from the distributor, check the company and maybe report or complain . easy maintenance, no service call should be needed. did they give you a manual?
I need to change the filters and Kinetico wants a lot of money to do it and won't give me any answers.How to change a filter on a kinetico water softener?Does this help?
http://www.awqinc.com/pdf/Kinetico%20SofHow to change a filter on a kinetico water softener?good softener... is the company not helping ? or the dealer ? i had one and i could buy the filters from the distributor, check the company and maybe report or complain . easy maintenance, no service call should be needed. did they give you a manual?
How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?
I was just curious and how often do you think you're supposed to change the water on a 5 gal?How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?actually, you dont' change it at all, unless it's unuseable
when you do waterchanges and you notice that the flow has slowed down on your filter, just simply take out the filter and rinse it either with tankwater taken out or rinse it under handwarm water
no important bacteria will get lost, and your tank will stay stable
if you can open the filter pad, just exchange the carbon about every 2 months, you can buy refills for that
don't fix what ain't broke
Edit*
the thumbs down only prove that people don't research and don't know what i'm talking about
maybe to read up on this here will help
http://fishlesscycling.com/forum/index.pHow often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?I am assuming this is a fish tank. First, what type of fish is it? If it's a gold fish then I would say that the tank is too small for the fish for it to grow properly. But back to your question, most filter need to be changed monthly!How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?If you change the filter, you will lose all the important bacteria and your tank will cycle again. If you have one of those little cartridge filters that come with some small tanks, ditch it and replace it with a sponge or other type of media. You simply rinse it off with old tank water to clean it.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Depending on the amonia levels in your tank, and what the water looks like and how many fish and what kind of fish...
Generally, you change the filter every 30 days. (Once a month)
Do not do the water changes at the same time as the filter change. Do those at least a week apart. Otherwise you loose all the helpful bacteria and organisms.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Changing the filter media depends on the type of filter you have. If the flow rate is dropping, or water is 'back-washing'/flowing over the media rather then through it- time to change the media. Check your owner manual for filter maintenance.
***Addendum/to clarify: Some filters just need the sponge/mechanical filter rinsed in the tank water, and the carbon changed. Others (like the AquaClear)- have a defined regimin the filter when media needs to be changed out.
How often you need to change the water depends on what kind(s) of fish you have and how stocked the tank is. And if your tank is healthy and established, and your filter is in good order.
If you have goldfish - they will need a *much* larger tank as they grow (around 15-24 gallons of water per goldfish); you need to do a 25-30% water change every 7-10 days.
Use your gravel vac to siphon the water out from the bottom, and get up as much gunk as you can. Do not change more then 1/3 of the water in your tank at a time. At most- you can safely change it once every 10-14 days, at the very least (*absoulte minimum* if your tank isn't overstocked) clean it once every 18-21 days.
***Addendum: too frequent, and you badly stress the fish. too few- and you poisen the fish.
Get a testing kit (preferred), or some test strips (better then nothing). Keep track of the water quality. If ammonia, nitrites, nitrates... are really high- your water is getting toxic to the fish and needs changed.
Remember: your fish are swimming in their litter-box. Ever been in a house where people aren't keeping up with their cats? That sharp burning smell is ammonia, and it is part of what your fish are swimming in. Water changes, filter media changes- are important to the health of the fish and tank water.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?You change your filter at least once a week to help control the amonia ( fish waste or poop ). And do you have a chemical that helps your filteration? It keeps the amonia at bay and helps your filter and the tank at a good cycle.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Ok Partial water changes alot of people say once a week. Which is fine,also once a month is fine. Doing a 10 % water change. Never,Ever tear the tank down and wash the gravel. Use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel when you do your partial water change. over 90% of your good baterica is in the gravel.
Depending on the type of filter maybe monthly changes. If it is a undergravel filter this doesn't apply,if its a power filter it will start over flowing at the filler neck when it needs changed.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Why is a betta in a tank?How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Usually about once a month on the filter change. If you wait until it starts overflowing at the top of the tube, you've let it go too long; assuming you have a power filter.
On the water change, usually about 20% every two weeks, coupled with a quick gravel vac.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?I do a 1/4 to 1/5 change of water every second week.
when you do waterchanges and you notice that the flow has slowed down on your filter, just simply take out the filter and rinse it either with tankwater taken out or rinse it under handwarm water
no important bacteria will get lost, and your tank will stay stable
if you can open the filter pad, just exchange the carbon about every 2 months, you can buy refills for that
don't fix what ain't broke
Edit*
the thumbs down only prove that people don't research and don't know what i'm talking about
maybe to read up on this here will help
http://fishlesscycling.com/forum/index.pHow often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?I am assuming this is a fish tank. First, what type of fish is it? If it's a gold fish then I would say that the tank is too small for the fish for it to grow properly. But back to your question, most filter need to be changed monthly!How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?If you change the filter, you will lose all the important bacteria and your tank will cycle again. If you have one of those little cartridge filters that come with some small tanks, ditch it and replace it with a sponge or other type of media. You simply rinse it off with old tank water to clean it.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Depending on the amonia levels in your tank, and what the water looks like and how many fish and what kind of fish...
Generally, you change the filter every 30 days. (Once a month)
Do not do the water changes at the same time as the filter change. Do those at least a week apart. Otherwise you loose all the helpful bacteria and organisms.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Changing the filter media depends on the type of filter you have. If the flow rate is dropping, or water is 'back-washing'/flowing over the media rather then through it- time to change the media. Check your owner manual for filter maintenance.
***Addendum/to clarify: Some filters just need the sponge/mechanical filter rinsed in the tank water, and the carbon changed. Others (like the AquaClear)- have a defined regimin the filter when media needs to be changed out.
How often you need to change the water depends on what kind(s) of fish you have and how stocked the tank is. And if your tank is healthy and established, and your filter is in good order.
If you have goldfish - they will need a *much* larger tank as they grow (around 15-24 gallons of water per goldfish); you need to do a 25-30% water change every 7-10 days.
Use your gravel vac to siphon the water out from the bottom, and get up as much gunk as you can. Do not change more then 1/3 of the water in your tank at a time. At most- you can safely change it once every 10-14 days, at the very least (*absoulte minimum* if your tank isn't overstocked) clean it once every 18-21 days.
***Addendum: too frequent, and you badly stress the fish. too few- and you poisen the fish.
Get a testing kit (preferred), or some test strips (better then nothing). Keep track of the water quality. If ammonia, nitrites, nitrates... are really high- your water is getting toxic to the fish and needs changed.
Remember: your fish are swimming in their litter-box. Ever been in a house where people aren't keeping up with their cats? That sharp burning smell is ammonia, and it is part of what your fish are swimming in. Water changes, filter media changes- are important to the health of the fish and tank water.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?You change your filter at least once a week to help control the amonia ( fish waste or poop ). And do you have a chemical that helps your filteration? It keeps the amonia at bay and helps your filter and the tank at a good cycle.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Ok Partial water changes alot of people say once a week. Which is fine,also once a month is fine. Doing a 10 % water change. Never,Ever tear the tank down and wash the gravel. Use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel when you do your partial water change. over 90% of your good baterica is in the gravel.
Depending on the type of filter maybe monthly changes. If it is a undergravel filter this doesn't apply,if its a power filter it will start over flowing at the filler neck when it needs changed.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Why is a betta in a tank?How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?Usually about once a month on the filter change. If you wait until it starts overflowing at the top of the tube, you've let it go too long; assuming you have a power filter.
On the water change, usually about 20% every two weeks, coupled with a quick gravel vac.How often are you supposed to change the filter on a 5gal tank?I do a 1/4 to 1/5 change of water every second week.
How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?
Hi, I have a 40 gallon tank, I have a great filter, the emperor 400, which works up to 80 gallons.
I am brand new to the fish/tank game and I would like to know...I change the filter cartridges every few weeks but I also need to change 25-50% of the water from the tank...now this might be a very stupid question, but how do i get the water out of the tank? since i cant simply lift the tank, what are the usual ways to get the water out....
especially for people with 50, 80, 100 gallon tanks....thank you for your answers.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?a syphon vaccuum..you put the big end in the tank, and start the water coming out into a bucket just like getting gas out of a gas tank.
this also cleans the bacteria and gunk that collects in the rocks..just vaccuum accross the bottom in the rocks and it will clean out all the poop and waste collected there.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?To get the water out, use a syphon and draw it off into a bucket. To replace the water, I use a device called a Python. It connections to my kitchen faucet, there's a 20 foot hose that runs from the faucet to the tank. It's a lot quicker than hauling buckets of fresh water.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?change 20-30% of the water every 2 weeks. to get it out you buy a syphon tube which u suck and quickly put it into a bucket.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?A gravel siphon from the pet store is the best way to go. Grab one and the directions are very easy to follow.
MMHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?you should never have to compleatly change the watter, and aftr a few months of having your aquarium the watter changes will be less frequent. the easiest way to get the water out is to just take the lid off and use a bucket, but some people like to put their aquairiums in places where there isnt much room above the aquarium. if this is the case there is another method that is just as simple. get a small hose or tube that is long enough to reach from the bottom of the inside of the aquarium , over the side of it and down below the aquarium. put the end thats outside the aquarium in a bucket to colect the water. it should work on its own. the water in the aquarium will floww through the hose simply by gravity. make sure the end inside the aquarium is pointin upward so that the water flows through it. the end outside
HAS to be below the end on the inside or it wont work, keep that in mind. once your aquarium has fully cycled i would suggest putting live plants in there. the plants will filter the bactiria amonia and nitrates that the filter will not. in tern making water changes unessisary, however filter changes will need to be more frequent. but that is much less of a hassel. contact me if you have anymore questions~
blakdragon284@yahoo.comHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?don't change your filter that often... when you syphon your water (which was already explained in some other posts) catch the water in a clean bucket (make sure it has NEVER had any cleaners in it) then swish your filter media around in the tank water a little bit to get any big chuncks out. Then put it back in the filter. The filter media is where a lot of the good bacteria that keep your tank cycled live. If you toss that, it's like tossing the very thing that keeps your tank cycled. google NITROGEN CYCLE.
When you HAVE to change your filter (when water WON'T go through it any more) Cut a section of the filter media off of the old filter. Put it next to the new one. This will %26quot;seed%26quot; the new filter so you won't loose your good bacteria and starte a mini cycle!
Good luck!How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?Gravel vacuum the tank once a week will help with sediment on the bottom of the the tank and allows for a 1/2 water change. The Vacuum uses gravity to pull the water from the tank, once you get it started all you have to do is watch you don't suck fish up in it and watch the level of the container you are emptying it into. These can be purchased in any pet department in any store that sells fish. Meijer, or Walmart carry a limited selection.
I use a one to do half changes on a 55 gallon tank, using a 5 gallon bucket to put the water into as I take it out, then rise the bucket out and use it to fill the tank back up.
I have added a link to Petco so you can get a basic Idea of what you are looking for.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?esiest and cheapest way is to get a piece of pipe hose pipe will do about 3ft aprox and a bucket put on end in the tank and the other end in ya mouth suck kinda hard until the water gets most the way up the pipe point it in the bucket job done it will syphen the water out easily once the buckt is full stick ya thumb over the end othe pipe that is in ya bucket to stop the water and place it in the tank and repeat this ubtil you have emptied your 25% job done hope this helps good luckHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?I would get a PYTHON as mentioned above. i used to use the 'ol syphon into a 5 gal bucket method. But this is like painting a room with a toothbrush!
For my 75 gal this became very time consuming, not to mention all the water that gets spilled on the floor....With a PYTHON you hook up to a faucet, and it creates a %26quot;water pump%26quot; which sucks your water out of your tank into your sink (the pressure from the faucet does this, so you don't have to worry about sucking tank water into your mouth)....when you're done removing water, you simply flip a switch and the water from your sink goes into you tank to fill it up...just remember to add some stuff to remove the chlorine/other chemicals...
Go to any pet store, or visit a place like bigalsonline.com for one!
I am brand new to the fish/tank game and I would like to know...I change the filter cartridges every few weeks but I also need to change 25-50% of the water from the tank...now this might be a very stupid question, but how do i get the water out of the tank? since i cant simply lift the tank, what are the usual ways to get the water out....
especially for people with 50, 80, 100 gallon tanks....thank you for your answers.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?a syphon vaccuum..you put the big end in the tank, and start the water coming out into a bucket just like getting gas out of a gas tank.
this also cleans the bacteria and gunk that collects in the rocks..just vaccuum accross the bottom in the rocks and it will clean out all the poop and waste collected there.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?To get the water out, use a syphon and draw it off into a bucket. To replace the water, I use a device called a Python. It connections to my kitchen faucet, there's a 20 foot hose that runs from the faucet to the tank. It's a lot quicker than hauling buckets of fresh water.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?change 20-30% of the water every 2 weeks. to get it out you buy a syphon tube which u suck and quickly put it into a bucket.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?A gravel siphon from the pet store is the best way to go. Grab one and the directions are very easy to follow.
MMHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?you should never have to compleatly change the watter, and aftr a few months of having your aquarium the watter changes will be less frequent. the easiest way to get the water out is to just take the lid off and use a bucket, but some people like to put their aquairiums in places where there isnt much room above the aquarium. if this is the case there is another method that is just as simple. get a small hose or tube that is long enough to reach from the bottom of the inside of the aquarium , over the side of it and down below the aquarium. put the end thats outside the aquarium in a bucket to colect the water. it should work on its own. the water in the aquarium will floww through the hose simply by gravity. make sure the end inside the aquarium is pointin upward so that the water flows through it. the end outside
HAS to be below the end on the inside or it wont work, keep that in mind. once your aquarium has fully cycled i would suggest putting live plants in there. the plants will filter the bactiria amonia and nitrates that the filter will not. in tern making water changes unessisary, however filter changes will need to be more frequent. but that is much less of a hassel. contact me if you have anymore questions~
blakdragon284@yahoo.comHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?don't change your filter that often... when you syphon your water (which was already explained in some other posts) catch the water in a clean bucket (make sure it has NEVER had any cleaners in it) then swish your filter media around in the tank water a little bit to get any big chuncks out. Then put it back in the filter. The filter media is where a lot of the good bacteria that keep your tank cycled live. If you toss that, it's like tossing the very thing that keeps your tank cycled. google NITROGEN CYCLE.
When you HAVE to change your filter (when water WON'T go through it any more) Cut a section of the filter media off of the old filter. Put it next to the new one. This will %26quot;seed%26quot; the new filter so you won't loose your good bacteria and starte a mini cycle!
Good luck!How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?Gravel vacuum the tank once a week will help with sediment on the bottom of the the tank and allows for a 1/2 water change. The Vacuum uses gravity to pull the water from the tank, once you get it started all you have to do is watch you don't suck fish up in it and watch the level of the container you are emptying it into. These can be purchased in any pet department in any store that sells fish. Meijer, or Walmart carry a limited selection.
I use a one to do half changes on a 55 gallon tank, using a 5 gallon bucket to put the water into as I take it out, then rise the bucket out and use it to fill the tank back up.
I have added a link to Petco so you can get a basic Idea of what you are looking for.How do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?esiest and cheapest way is to get a piece of pipe hose pipe will do about 3ft aprox and a bucket put on end in the tank and the other end in ya mouth suck kinda hard until the water gets most the way up the pipe point it in the bucket job done it will syphen the water out easily once the buckt is full stick ya thumb over the end othe pipe that is in ya bucket to stop the water and place it in the tank and repeat this ubtil you have emptied your 25% job done hope this helps good luckHow do I clean/change the water in a 40 gallon tank?I would get a PYTHON as mentioned above. i used to use the 'ol syphon into a 5 gal bucket method. But this is like painting a room with a toothbrush!
For my 75 gal this became very time consuming, not to mention all the water that gets spilled on the floor....With a PYTHON you hook up to a faucet, and it creates a %26quot;water pump%26quot; which sucks your water out of your tank into your sink (the pressure from the faucet does this, so you don't have to worry about sucking tank water into your mouth)....when you're done removing water, you simply flip a switch and the water from your sink goes into you tank to fill it up...just remember to add some stuff to remove the chlorine/other chemicals...
Go to any pet store, or visit a place like bigalsonline.com for one!
How much water should i change when i do my water changes in a 10 gallon tank.?
And i read never clean the filter case just change the pad.But when i do that the filter thing that's stick in the water can it get clogged with poop and food.I got a whisper standard filter that hangs on the side of the tank.It sucks the water up to the filter then falls back into the tank like a waterfall.How much water should i change when i do my water changes in a 10 gallon tank.?If you change 20% once per week you aren't doing anything wrong, just make sure the water you take out comes from the gravel, using a vacuum if you have one.
Rinse the pad in the water you remove, but blast the filter under the tap so everything stuck to it goes down the sink. The good bacteria are in the pad, as long as they aren't destroyed you are A OK :0)How much water should i change when i do my water changes in a 10 gallon tank.?If you're doing weekly 25% water changes, your intake shouldn't get clogged. You want to use a gravel vacuum to remove the junk under the gravel along with the water. Do not change the filter media, (%26quot;pad%26quot;) at the same time you change the water. Do it in-between water changes, and clean the actual filter, or rinse it under tap water.
Remember to add water conditioner to the new water before you add it back to the tank, unless you have well water.prohibit facial hair fever
Rinse the pad in the water you remove, but blast the filter under the tap so everything stuck to it goes down the sink. The good bacteria are in the pad, as long as they aren't destroyed you are A OK :0)How much water should i change when i do my water changes in a 10 gallon tank.?If you're doing weekly 25% water changes, your intake shouldn't get clogged. You want to use a gravel vacuum to remove the junk under the gravel along with the water. Do not change the filter media, (%26quot;pad%26quot;) at the same time you change the water. Do it in-between water changes, and clean the actual filter, or rinse it under tap water.
Remember to add water conditioner to the new water before you add it back to the tank, unless you have well water.
How often should i change the water in my red ear sliders tank?
The tank-40 gallons, I also have a good filter in there which i change the filter piece once a month. I have heard mixed things about changing the water. I am new to the turtle world so any information would help! thankssss.How often should i change the water in my red ear sliders tank?Change the water as needed, as long as you don't over feed the turtle you can change the water every other week. What are you feeding it? If you are feeding it feeder fish or meat you may have to change more often. If you are feeding it pellets then as long as you only feed a small amount each day then every other week for a tank change should be good
Pur water filter... when do I change it?
I have a Pur pitcher. How do I know when to change the filter?
The website says...
%26quot;All PUR filters come with a built-in Automatic Safety Monitor鈩?gauge so that you'll know
(and even in advance) when it's time to change the filter.%26quot;
This tells me nothing.
When I pour water, the light blinks. Does this mean its time to change the filter, or do I change it when the light stays on even when not pouring?
Thanks.Pur water filter... when do I change it?The ligght would stay red when it's really time to change how ever I would go ahead and change now..........Pur water filter... when do I change it?About every three months.
The website says...
%26quot;All PUR filters come with a built-in Automatic Safety Monitor鈩?gauge so that you'll know
(and even in advance) when it's time to change the filter.%26quot;
This tells me nothing.
When I pour water, the light blinks. Does this mean its time to change the filter, or do I change it when the light stays on even when not pouring?
Thanks.Pur water filter... when do I change it?The ligght would stay red when it's really time to change how ever I would go ahead and change now..........Pur water filter... when do I change it?About every three months.
I need to know when to change the filter on my Pur Water Filter?
I have a DS-1800 Ultimate Dispenser Filtration System made by Pur Water and I have no idea how to tell when the filter is in need of changing. Please let me know!!!I need to know when to change the filter on my Pur Water Filter?my guess is every 6 months:
http://www.waterfilterfinder.com/ds-1800
hopes this helps!I need to know when to change the filter on my Pur Water Filter?Most filters need to be changed quarterly for optimum effectiveness.
http://www.waterfilterfinder.com/ds-1800
hopes this helps!I need to know when to change the filter on my Pur Water Filter?Most filters need to be changed quarterly for optimum effectiveness.
How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?
i have 2 Koi, 2 Goldfish %26amp; 2 guppies in a 5 Gallon Tank, how often do i need to change the water and what percentage of water do i change? i have a filter under the rocks and no plants.
This is my first time having fish, is this enough room for them?How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?Well, the goldfish and koi will grow to the size of their tank and they create alot of waste. Change out at least 10% of the water a week. every now and again you can do a 25% change but not too often. You might want to upgrade to at least a 10 gallon for the koi and goldfish, then leave the guppies in the 5 gallon.
I have one ciclid and a pleco in a 5 gallon tank on my kitchen counter. Its a nice little tank (no plants, has a heater and a rock cave and gravel) and is relatively low maintenance compared to my 40 gallon planted aquarium.
But beware, koi and goldfish grow FAST. I put an inch and a half long koi in my pond one winter and by the time he died several years later he was a good 12 inches long and very BIG around. The only reason he died is our pond sprung a leak in the middle of winter and the flurry of activity in the middle of winter shocked him too much. We lost 5 of our 7 fish then. We still have two of the original goldies, now about 14%26quot; long counting their long tails. But the butterfly koi I put in the pond last summer that was 4 inches long at the time is now as big as they are and still growing.
Good luck!How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?funny
get a pond
get a 10g wit filter and heater 4 guppsHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?best practise is 20% water should be changed every 2 week or one week, so that the ph rating would not get hight
but remember never change all water all in one goHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?You don't mention how big your Koi or Goldfish are, but I assume it's the standard store selling size of a few inches? Also, are the guppies both males or male %26amp; female?
Koi can get VERY large, as can some goldfish. With only an undergravel filter, I would change about 25%- 50% weekly. Goldfish, especially, create a lot of waste. 2nd issue; although guppies are very hardy, you are mixing warm water fish and cold water fish together. I would choose either the guppies or the goldfish/koi.How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?that's too many fish in a 5 galHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?No the tank is iver stocked
a 5 is good for say... breeder or a hospital tankHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?It's overcrowded and you're going to need a far bigger tank for the koi alone. To be a good goldfish keeper, the rule of thumb is 8gals per goldfish. Koi will grow fast and they really should only be kept in 20 gal., with the tank getting larger as the fish grow. If you keep goldies and koi in a small tank, they will stunt--not just outside but all their internal organs will stunt so the fish won't live very long.
Koi and goldfish are also cold water fish and should be kept in water no hotter than about 65F degrees. Guppies are tropical and should be kept in 75-80F degrees.
With so many carp in such a small tank, you should be doing a 25-30% water change every other day just to keep the ammonia and nitrites as low as possible, especially since you don't have any plants to help. Get a much bigger tank for the koi and goldies. The guppies might be able to stay in the 5 gal. although they do better in 10 gal.
This is my first time having fish, is this enough room for them?How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?Well, the goldfish and koi will grow to the size of their tank and they create alot of waste. Change out at least 10% of the water a week. every now and again you can do a 25% change but not too often. You might want to upgrade to at least a 10 gallon for the koi and goldfish, then leave the guppies in the 5 gallon.
I have one ciclid and a pleco in a 5 gallon tank on my kitchen counter. Its a nice little tank (no plants, has a heater and a rock cave and gravel) and is relatively low maintenance compared to my 40 gallon planted aquarium.
But beware, koi and goldfish grow FAST. I put an inch and a half long koi in my pond one winter and by the time he died several years later he was a good 12 inches long and very BIG around. The only reason he died is our pond sprung a leak in the middle of winter and the flurry of activity in the middle of winter shocked him too much. We lost 5 of our 7 fish then. We still have two of the original goldies, now about 14%26quot; long counting their long tails. But the butterfly koi I put in the pond last summer that was 4 inches long at the time is now as big as they are and still growing.
Good luck!How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?funny
get a pond
get a 10g wit filter and heater 4 guppsHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?best practise is 20% water should be changed every 2 week or one week, so that the ph rating would not get hight
but remember never change all water all in one goHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?You don't mention how big your Koi or Goldfish are, but I assume it's the standard store selling size of a few inches? Also, are the guppies both males or male %26amp; female?
Koi can get VERY large, as can some goldfish. With only an undergravel filter, I would change about 25%- 50% weekly. Goldfish, especially, create a lot of waste. 2nd issue; although guppies are very hardy, you are mixing warm water fish and cold water fish together. I would choose either the guppies or the goldfish/koi.How often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?that's too many fish in a 5 galHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?No the tank is iver stocked
a 5 is good for say... breeder or a hospital tankHow often should you change water in a 5 gallon tank?It's overcrowded and you're going to need a far bigger tank for the koi alone. To be a good goldfish keeper, the rule of thumb is 8gals per goldfish. Koi will grow fast and they really should only be kept in 20 gal., with the tank getting larger as the fish grow. If you keep goldies and koi in a small tank, they will stunt--not just outside but all their internal organs will stunt so the fish won't live very long.
Koi and goldfish are also cold water fish and should be kept in water no hotter than about 65F degrees. Guppies are tropical and should be kept in 75-80F degrees.
With so many carp in such a small tank, you should be doing a 25-30% water change every other day just to keep the ammonia and nitrites as low as possible, especially since you don't have any plants to help. Get a much bigger tank for the koi and goldies. The guppies might be able to stay in the 5 gal. although they do better in 10 gal.
How does a water filter know when its time to change?
I have water filters on my coffee maker, my kitchen sink tap, and my refridgerator.... All of them have some kind of indicator letting me know when I need to change the filter.... which is fine, but how does the indicator know when its time to change? Is it on a timer, is it on a # of use, does it actually detect if the number of impurities after it is filtered?? Is it actually accurate as to the effectiveness?How does a water filter know when its time to change?the directions say it's on some sort of timer based on average persons use, if u have used it less often, you can keep using it for a while after experation.How does a water filter know when its time to change?It could be on a timer, but more likely it senses the amount of restriction to the flow. so as the filter gets plugged it's harder for the water to get through it.How does a water filter know when its time to change?read the exp datewedding hair styles dark post acne scars
How often should you really change your filter media??
I have 2 tanks with filters on them a 29 gallon and 120 gallon tank. I know that stores tell you to make sure to change out the sponges about monthly and the carbon and all the other stuff they want to sell us to make them money. I obviously don't trust them completely since there goal is money money money. So my question is how often do you really have to change it? I have heard to just rince out sponges in tank water when doing water changes, but how often for that one and do they have to be replaced or just keep going until they have a little damage then replace? I know that pre-filter is permanent, but what about biomax rings and carbon. How often should they be rinces/washed/changed for best results.
I know I am pretty bad about working on the filters since I can never manage to keep the water off the ground. I have an ancient Fluval 203 and a brand new Fluval FX5 (A huge overkill in my opinion but we couldn't find a different filter that would fit on the rim of the tank.)How often should you really change your filter media??Rinsing out the filter media in a bucket full of tank water is the correct way of doing it. You want to keep the beneficial bacteria alive and reproducing. I am sure if you syphon water from the top of the tank into the bucket, you won't have yucky debris in the bucket.
About changing the filter media I recommend that you change the filter media only if it is absolutely falling apart. I have sponge filter media in some of my large Eheim filters, and these sponges last for years - just remember the proper way of rinsing.
Question: Do you keep live plants in your tank? I am asking because you mentioned charcoal in the filter. I own 5 tanks (4 are planted, 1 is not). The planted tanks do not have charcoal in the filters as this would remove all the fertilizer that I add for the plants.
The unplanted tank has charcoal in it, as there are no plants removing excess nutrients from the water.
Question: You mentioned that you can never keep water off the ground. Do you refer to spilling onto the floor?
To help with speedy/no spill water changes, I suggest that you get yourself a hose meant for Motorhomes, RVs, Camping trailer, or a Python water hose from the pet store. All these hoses are made special for human water consumption or safe pet keeping. They are not impregnated with fungizide, which would kill all your fish immediately. Regular garden hoses often are impregnated to keep mold and things away.
Hope that my info has helped you a bit. Continue cleaning your filters and enjoy your hobby, I do.How often should you really change your filter media??I wouldn't replace a sponge unless it is crushed down and really deformed in shape. Just rinse that out in tank water when you do your water changes. Filter pads should be changed when they are dirty enough to start affecting the water flow through the filter. Carbon gets %26quot;used up%26quot; faster than any other filter media usually. It should be replaced fairly often and as a general rule at each water change. Bio rings and similar bio filtration media should only be washed out if it is clogged badly. Of course, if the bio filtration media is clogged then too much particulate matter is making it past you prefilter and fiber materials and you should probably be replacing that more often than you thought was needed. As with a sponge, you should use tank water to rinse any bio media and be sure to keep it wet during any filter cleaning to prevent loss of bacteria.
So yeah, you are right and they are right lol. Always good to question these things though. More than filter media though medicine is way, way, way over sold to the unskilled or newbie aquarium keeper. Medicine is rarely needed but is a huge mark up, big profit item for manufacturers and shops, so it is way over sold. Add to that the fact that you have employees that don't know any other way and hobbyist looking for a quick fix and it spells %26quot;throw pills at it%26quot;. Serious problem in my book.How often should you really change your filter media??I rinse all the media in my filters every other time I do a water change, which I do every week. I put them all in a bucket and fill it up with the water I am taking out, then I gently rub the loose debris off of the cartridges until it looks clean again. My bio media I just dunk a few times to get anything extra off but I don't like messing with that stuff too much. The only time I replace anything in my filters are when they start to fall apart and that is only the cartridges, some filters like my aquaclears I have never had to replace anything because the foam is much better then the cartridges, IMO. I don't use carbon at all in my tanks so I'm not really sure but I believe it does have to be replaced at least every few months as it can actually start putting stuff back into the water that it has taken out once it becomes over used. Since you have canister filters you may have to clean it more or less then I do, it also depends on how many fish are in your tanks and how often and how much you feed as your filter may get dirtier faster or not as fast.How often should you really change your filter media??I am a firm believer in rinsing. Rinse the sponges and pads, do not replace, the existing bacteria in these is actually beneficial and needed to keep the tank in balance. Replace the charcoal only if you start to notice an oder. If you have other media in your filter such as ceramic balls and the like, just rinse as needed.
The only thing you should really need to replace is the floss and/or similar type pads that are used to filter our extremely fine matter as this will actually cause your pump to work harder as it plugs up.How often should you really change your filter media??If you are using sponges, just wash them out. you can use regular tap water to ensure they are clean. Be sure to change the carbon if you are using it every month or two since carbon does get saturated. Once the carbon is saturated, it will no longer absorbe.
If you are using a %26quot;pad%26quot; filter, this will depend on how many fish you have and how dirty they are. You can wash them out in the sink with a tooth brush. If they aren't really dirty, rinse them and reuse them. However after about 2 months, I would replace them, then again depending on how dirty and overloaded they actually get.
I have graduated to the back back filters, no pads to buy no carbon, but it is all a matter of preference.How often should you really change your filter media??Never change media in a canister, unless your using chemical(charcol) or filter floss. I run 2- 404's on my 120(with a penguin 350) and do maintenence every other month(rinse all media/change or rinse filter floss). I dont run chemical(charcol), instead I use 2 baskets for ceramic rings and 1 basket for filter floss(all biological and mechenical). My FX5 on a 125 is set up same way. This I do every 3 months(tank has penguin 330 and UGF also). My penguins I rinse cartriges weekly/biweekly and change when ratty. I do perform 50% h2o a week on all my 11 tanks. You might need adjust depending on stock and maintenance. Your gonna love the FX5. I like the 04 fluvals also as I own 3, but have never worked with the 03's. The quick disconnects always spill a little water, also poping the lid, so I lay a towel down and use 3- 5g(old tank water) buckets when doing canister maintenance.BTW the fluval 404's fit the rim of a 120, but its money well spent on the FX5. I would suggest atleast a powerhead for circulation of surface water. With just a canister you dont get alot of aeration, thats why I run HOB's also, plus I can easily add carbon to the HOB if needed as I dont run in any of my canisters.How often should you really change your filter media??you should change your filter media every time you clean out your tank. about once or twice every other week it depends how much fish you have in the tank.
good luck:)
DustinHow often should you really change your filter media??I used to own fish but that's the reason why I don't anymore. They are hard to keep clean. You should clean the tank and refresh the water right after you clean it. Don't reuse the dirty water. I say do it about once a month.
I know I am pretty bad about working on the filters since I can never manage to keep the water off the ground. I have an ancient Fluval 203 and a brand new Fluval FX5 (A huge overkill in my opinion but we couldn't find a different filter that would fit on the rim of the tank.)How often should you really change your filter media??Rinsing out the filter media in a bucket full of tank water is the correct way of doing it. You want to keep the beneficial bacteria alive and reproducing. I am sure if you syphon water from the top of the tank into the bucket, you won't have yucky debris in the bucket.
About changing the filter media I recommend that you change the filter media only if it is absolutely falling apart. I have sponge filter media in some of my large Eheim filters, and these sponges last for years - just remember the proper way of rinsing.
Question: Do you keep live plants in your tank? I am asking because you mentioned charcoal in the filter. I own 5 tanks (4 are planted, 1 is not). The planted tanks do not have charcoal in the filters as this would remove all the fertilizer that I add for the plants.
The unplanted tank has charcoal in it, as there are no plants removing excess nutrients from the water.
Question: You mentioned that you can never keep water off the ground. Do you refer to spilling onto the floor?
To help with speedy/no spill water changes, I suggest that you get yourself a hose meant for Motorhomes, RVs, Camping trailer, or a Python water hose from the pet store. All these hoses are made special for human water consumption or safe pet keeping. They are not impregnated with fungizide, which would kill all your fish immediately. Regular garden hoses often are impregnated to keep mold and things away.
Hope that my info has helped you a bit. Continue cleaning your filters and enjoy your hobby, I do.How often should you really change your filter media??I wouldn't replace a sponge unless it is crushed down and really deformed in shape. Just rinse that out in tank water when you do your water changes. Filter pads should be changed when they are dirty enough to start affecting the water flow through the filter. Carbon gets %26quot;used up%26quot; faster than any other filter media usually. It should be replaced fairly often and as a general rule at each water change. Bio rings and similar bio filtration media should only be washed out if it is clogged badly. Of course, if the bio filtration media is clogged then too much particulate matter is making it past you prefilter and fiber materials and you should probably be replacing that more often than you thought was needed. As with a sponge, you should use tank water to rinse any bio media and be sure to keep it wet during any filter cleaning to prevent loss of bacteria.
So yeah, you are right and they are right lol. Always good to question these things though. More than filter media though medicine is way, way, way over sold to the unskilled or newbie aquarium keeper. Medicine is rarely needed but is a huge mark up, big profit item for manufacturers and shops, so it is way over sold. Add to that the fact that you have employees that don't know any other way and hobbyist looking for a quick fix and it spells %26quot;throw pills at it%26quot;. Serious problem in my book.How often should you really change your filter media??I rinse all the media in my filters every other time I do a water change, which I do every week. I put them all in a bucket and fill it up with the water I am taking out, then I gently rub the loose debris off of the cartridges until it looks clean again. My bio media I just dunk a few times to get anything extra off but I don't like messing with that stuff too much. The only time I replace anything in my filters are when they start to fall apart and that is only the cartridges, some filters like my aquaclears I have never had to replace anything because the foam is much better then the cartridges, IMO. I don't use carbon at all in my tanks so I'm not really sure but I believe it does have to be replaced at least every few months as it can actually start putting stuff back into the water that it has taken out once it becomes over used. Since you have canister filters you may have to clean it more or less then I do, it also depends on how many fish are in your tanks and how often and how much you feed as your filter may get dirtier faster or not as fast.How often should you really change your filter media??I am a firm believer in rinsing. Rinse the sponges and pads, do not replace, the existing bacteria in these is actually beneficial and needed to keep the tank in balance. Replace the charcoal only if you start to notice an oder. If you have other media in your filter such as ceramic balls and the like, just rinse as needed.
The only thing you should really need to replace is the floss and/or similar type pads that are used to filter our extremely fine matter as this will actually cause your pump to work harder as it plugs up.How often should you really change your filter media??If you are using sponges, just wash them out. you can use regular tap water to ensure they are clean. Be sure to change the carbon if you are using it every month or two since carbon does get saturated. Once the carbon is saturated, it will no longer absorbe.
If you are using a %26quot;pad%26quot; filter, this will depend on how many fish you have and how dirty they are. You can wash them out in the sink with a tooth brush. If they aren't really dirty, rinse them and reuse them. However after about 2 months, I would replace them, then again depending on how dirty and overloaded they actually get.
I have graduated to the back back filters, no pads to buy no carbon, but it is all a matter of preference.How often should you really change your filter media??Never change media in a canister, unless your using chemical(charcol) or filter floss. I run 2- 404's on my 120(with a penguin 350) and do maintenence every other month(rinse all media/change or rinse filter floss). I dont run chemical(charcol), instead I use 2 baskets for ceramic rings and 1 basket for filter floss(all biological and mechenical). My FX5 on a 125 is set up same way. This I do every 3 months(tank has penguin 330 and UGF also). My penguins I rinse cartriges weekly/biweekly and change when ratty. I do perform 50% h2o a week on all my 11 tanks. You might need adjust depending on stock and maintenance. Your gonna love the FX5. I like the 04 fluvals also as I own 3, but have never worked with the 03's. The quick disconnects always spill a little water, also poping the lid, so I lay a towel down and use 3- 5g(old tank water) buckets when doing canister maintenance.BTW the fluval 404's fit the rim of a 120, but its money well spent on the FX5. I would suggest atleast a powerhead for circulation of surface water. With just a canister you dont get alot of aeration, thats why I run HOB's also, plus I can easily add carbon to the HOB if needed as I dont run in any of my canisters.How often should you really change your filter media??you should change your filter media every time you clean out your tank. about once or twice every other week it depends how much fish you have in the tank.
good luck:)
DustinHow often should you really change your filter media??I used to own fish but that's the reason why I don't anymore. They are hard to keep clean. You should clean the tank and refresh the water right after you clean it. Don't reuse the dirty water. I say do it about once a month.
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