do you have to change the water for a 10-gallon filtered tank with gold fish...if so , how often?Do you need to change the water..not often if you have a good filter systemDo you need to change the water..well i have no idea bc i was in the same problem as u but i think that im lazy bc i never did it and my goldfish never died but now iv got a 55 gallon and in need to make water changes for that..Do you need to change the water..yes once a week if possible Do you need to change the water..maybe every month or two if you have a filterDo you need to change the water..well you should clean your tank fully once a year but you should take about 1 gallon once a week and replance it with fresh water.Do you need to change the water..What type of goldfish do you have and how many? Goldfish are SO MESSY! Fancy goldfish needs 20 gallons for the first goldfish and another 10 gallons for every fish after that. Fancy is the smallest variety. You may hear some people say comet goldfish that are sold as feeders onlt get 2-3 inches when the truth is they get a foot long! For common or comet goldfish you need 50 gallons for every 2 fish. You need to change it twice a week, becuse it is so small and houses goldfish! You will only need to change it once a week if you get them a proper sized tank.Do you need to change the water..your tank is too small
fancys need 20 gallons for the first and 10 for each additional
commons/comets need 50 gallons for the first and 10 for each additionalDo you need to change the water..Yes you do have to chnge the water but not as much because of the filter. so every month do it twice unless ur fish have have some dump in there trunk
Do you need to change the water..well if you want your fish to be very healthy and to be able to thrive in a good enviroment id change it every 1 week or close to 2 becuase its only one fish. i have four goldfish in a 20g and teh yare 3 black moor and one fantail goldy there small now but i have to upgrade i clean that tank once every two weeks or sooner becuase GOLDFISH PRODUCE ALOT OF WASTE KEYWORD and are underestimated as beign a easy fish to take care of.. clean your tank once every 1 week or close to second week plus observe your fish thats inportent too happy fish keeping:)Do you need to change the water..once a week would be best, but you can probably pull off once every 2 weeks because goldfish are pretty hardy
but also your tank will be dirty because goldfish are messy fishDo you need to change the water..Yes. When I had my ten gallon tank I changed the water every month or so.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?
they say to do a 90% water change the day before you get your fish, how do you keep the beneficial bacteria alive between the water change and the new fish?
If you change 90% of the water won't it destroy the beneficial bacteria? because all of the stuff that feeds it ( ammonia, nitrite etc ) are gone and it has nothing to eat there fore the beneficial bacteria will die.
If you add something like eco-start or sera nitrivec ( benefical bacteria kick starters ) while doing fishless cycling ( i will be using pure ammonia ) won't the eco-start or whatever kill the ammonia and nitrite therefore taking away the bacteria's food?
I restarting my tank because it got ich and stuff, i am going to completly tear it down, boil the gravel, filter media, decorations, fake plants, and start all over again by adding completley dirt-free dechlorinated water and pure ammonia 1-2 days after resetting up my tank, any tips on this, destroying the good bacteria i have is not a concern.
Thanks!!!You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?Unless you plan on quarantining any new fish you will most likely get ick again. So tearing down the tank is pointless. Raise the temp to 86 degrees and go fishless for 2 weeks , this alone will kill the ick. Ick needs a host, with no fish to host it will die in 2 weeks.
Doing a 90% water change does NOT kill the bacteria. There is a very small percentage of the tanks bacteria free floating in the water column.
The majority of the bacteria is in your filter media or bio media and in the substrate. When doing large water changes is important to match the tanks water and makeup waters Temperature, Ph, and alkalinity.
After a cycle you should really only need to do no more than a 50% water change,
Ah the mythical Super Cycle. The cycle that grows a really large bacterial colony right? What happens to all the bacteria that you grow when there is not enough food to support it????? It dies.
The other %26quot;catch 22%26quot; of a super cycle is that if you put enough food in for the large bacteria strain your nitrates will be so high that they will kill your fish.You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?you dont have do change any water after cycling.You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?once the tank has cycled there shouldnt be any reason that you would have to change anymore than 25% of the water weeklyYou they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?You do not need to tear everything down and start over. What you should do is a super cycle.
Raise your temperature to 86 degrees F. Add enough Pure Ammonia to get a reading of 10ppm, this is way above the level you would use in a normal Ammonia Cycle (which is 3-5ppm).
By raising the temp and amount of ammonia you are creating an environment were no parasites or bacteria can live. Especially Ich as it can't live past 82 degrees F.
The cycle may take a bit longer but once done your tank will be super cycled and will handle much higher bioload when complete.
You do not do water changes during the cycle, at the end you may not need one either. During regular cycling you will probably not have Nitrate readings higher than 20ppm, however with a super cycle you may get Nitrates off the charts.
If this happens do small 20-30% water changes every other day after your super cycle is complete. You would do the same if you have high nitrate readings after a regular cycle.
Also keep your light running 24 hours a day.
NOTE: you cannot do a super cycle with live plants or fish (obviously).
Your tank already has the bacteria needed to jump start the cycle so please do not do a large cleaning just do a super cycle, it will be faster than you think!
Good Luck!You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?You WILL have to do a big water change before adding fish to a tank you have done a fish-less cycle on or you will end up with sick fish. All the ammonia you have added during the cycle will turn to nitrites which will then turn to nitrates, these nitrates will build up to a very high level which would be very harmful to your new additions. A 90% water change before you add fish will remove 90% of these nitrates and should therefore make the water safe for the fish. The bacteria in the filter will be ok for 24 hours but you can do the big water change on the day you add fish if you want. Test the ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels with a liquid test kit before you add the fish to make sure the levels are suitable. There is no real need to change water during the cycle as the bacteria are actually in the filter media, not in the water but it wouldn't do any harm and it might help avoid a big swing in ph which might hinder your cycle. If you do change water during the cycle, do it just before you add the ammonia.
Lots more information on fish-less cycling here... http://www.tropicalfishforums.co.uk/extension to sqltableprovider need a nail technician
If you change 90% of the water won't it destroy the beneficial bacteria? because all of the stuff that feeds it ( ammonia, nitrite etc ) are gone and it has nothing to eat there fore the beneficial bacteria will die.
If you add something like eco-start or sera nitrivec ( benefical bacteria kick starters ) while doing fishless cycling ( i will be using pure ammonia ) won't the eco-start or whatever kill the ammonia and nitrite therefore taking away the bacteria's food?
I restarting my tank because it got ich and stuff, i am going to completly tear it down, boil the gravel, filter media, decorations, fake plants, and start all over again by adding completley dirt-free dechlorinated water and pure ammonia 1-2 days after resetting up my tank, any tips on this, destroying the good bacteria i have is not a concern.
Thanks!!!You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?Unless you plan on quarantining any new fish you will most likely get ick again. So tearing down the tank is pointless. Raise the temp to 86 degrees and go fishless for 2 weeks , this alone will kill the ick. Ick needs a host, with no fish to host it will die in 2 weeks.
Doing a 90% water change does NOT kill the bacteria. There is a very small percentage of the tanks bacteria free floating in the water column.
The majority of the bacteria is in your filter media or bio media and in the substrate. When doing large water changes is important to match the tanks water and makeup waters Temperature, Ph, and alkalinity.
After a cycle you should really only need to do no more than a 50% water change,
Ah the mythical Super Cycle. The cycle that grows a really large bacterial colony right? What happens to all the bacteria that you grow when there is not enough food to support it????? It dies.
The other %26quot;catch 22%26quot; of a super cycle is that if you put enough food in for the large bacteria strain your nitrates will be so high that they will kill your fish.You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?you dont have do change any water after cycling.You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?once the tank has cycled there shouldnt be any reason that you would have to change anymore than 25% of the water weeklyYou they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?You do not need to tear everything down and start over. What you should do is a super cycle.
Raise your temperature to 86 degrees F. Add enough Pure Ammonia to get a reading of 10ppm, this is way above the level you would use in a normal Ammonia Cycle (which is 3-5ppm).
By raising the temp and amount of ammonia you are creating an environment were no parasites or bacteria can live. Especially Ich as it can't live past 82 degrees F.
The cycle may take a bit longer but once done your tank will be super cycled and will handle much higher bioload when complete.
You do not do water changes during the cycle, at the end you may not need one either. During regular cycling you will probably not have Nitrate readings higher than 20ppm, however with a super cycle you may get Nitrates off the charts.
If this happens do small 20-30% water changes every other day after your super cycle is complete. You would do the same if you have high nitrate readings after a regular cycle.
Also keep your light running 24 hours a day.
NOTE: you cannot do a super cycle with live plants or fish (obviously).
Your tank already has the bacteria needed to jump start the cycle so please do not do a large cleaning just do a super cycle, it will be faster than you think!
Good Luck!You they say you are supposed to do a 90 % water change right after the fishless cycle is done, well.....?You WILL have to do a big water change before adding fish to a tank you have done a fish-less cycle on or you will end up with sick fish. All the ammonia you have added during the cycle will turn to nitrites which will then turn to nitrates, these nitrates will build up to a very high level which would be very harmful to your new additions. A 90% water change before you add fish will remove 90% of these nitrates and should therefore make the water safe for the fish. The bacteria in the filter will be ok for 24 hours but you can do the big water change on the day you add fish if you want. Test the ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels with a liquid test kit before you add the fish to make sure the levels are suitable. There is no real need to change water during the cycle as the bacteria are actually in the filter media, not in the water but it wouldn't do any harm and it might help avoid a big swing in ph which might hinder your cycle. If you do change water during the cycle, do it just before you add the ammonia.
Lots more information on fish-less cycling here... http://www.tropicalfishforums.co.uk/
If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?
ok, ive been posting pretty much the same question about 5 times now with little updates and im still not getting any answers on why my water is foggy, or how to get it clean. now the quick version is: i had a goldfish it died a week ago, idk why everything was fine, after he's gone the water gets cloudy, seriously cloudy, i do a 50% water change, dechlorinate, change filter, put in accu-clear, tested water(all perfect including ammonia) let the filter run for 4 days, today i went to petsmart and bought a live plant to get some oxygen in there and a gravel vaccuum. the water looks a little clearer, but still foggy. now im reading all about how i shouldnt disturb the bacteria growth while im trying to cycle (oh yeah im cycling this new 5 gal btw) so what the heck should i do, the water is still obviously not clear or gonna get clear. im thinking that tmrw ill jst do another 50% water change b/c im reading how the good bacteria is on the filterpad and gravel, not the water. so while trying to cycle, should i do a waterchange or is that just punching my efforts in the face?If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?if you do not have any fish in the tank then do not do a water change chris is wrong when she says water changes do not affect the cycle the cloudiness your seeing is a bacteria bloom which very simply is that there is so much bacteria you can see it so a water change would remove some of the bacteria if you have fish in the tank then you do water changes based on ammonia and nitrite levels
and the simple truth is most of the bacteria will be in the gravel
the cycle process takes about a month if you don't seed the tank
accu-clear will do nothing for clearing a tank during the cycle process you can get a product called stress zyme it will help seed your tank with the bacteria you need
while the tank is cycling you do not want to change the filter at all and the only reason to do a water change is if you have fish in the tank
even without fish you want to put a little fish food into the tank daily in order to have a source of ammonia if you really want to speed up the cycle process if you know anyone with a tank that has been set up for a while get them to clean their gravel add the water and muck from their tank to yours it would be real good if you can get the full 5 gallons worth of water from another tank taken from the gravelIf u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?give the tank time. just let it sit, putting too many chemicals could really screw up your water.If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?Okay, doing a water change will never harm a cycle, so feel free to do a water change if the water is cloudy. However, if the cloudy water is caused by bacterial bloom, the cloudiness will probably just come back in 10 minutes anyway because the bacteria are reproducing rapidly.
Don't use more chemicals in your tank, that's going to make it worse. Is your fish tank empty (like not occupied by any fishes)? If it is, try a fishless cycle, that should calm your nerves, even though it does take 1-2 months... once you get fish they will have NO problems and no more cloudy water. I did a fishless cycle on my fishtank and once it completed, I added fish, and have not had any problems like fish dying, cloudy water, algae, or anything... it is perfectly clear and fish are happy and stats are zeroes (nitrate is 10).. believe me, it works. I have my fishes in the tank for over a month now and all is well.
Just google for %26quot;fishless cycle%26quot; and you'll find articles. Read a few, or just try to follow a particular one, whichever you think is best... they are all generally the same.
Just a note: goldfish are messy fish and belong in ponds or tanks greater than 20 gallons (20 gallons will only hold one goldfish. For more goldfish you need bigger tanks.) For a 5 gallon a betta is a perfect fish!! Or you could have a small shoal of tiny fish that do not grow to over 1 inch, like neons.If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?do not change water very often. its ok to chnage 40-50% water every week only if you have too many fishes in it. i suggest that if you are going to keep less fishes then do 25% water changes every week and cut down the hours of lightning you use everyday. there is a another problem that could cause cloudy water. your water could stay cloudy in cycle process and you should leave the tank running for atleast 2-3 weeks without any fish and without adding any water. if you keep changing the water during cycle process this could lead toward cloudy water.
email me if you have any question or problems. i could help you on any tropical fish related question or water question or any plant related question.
punjabi_man84118@yahoo.com
and the simple truth is most of the bacteria will be in the gravel
the cycle process takes about a month if you don't seed the tank
accu-clear will do nothing for clearing a tank during the cycle process you can get a product called stress zyme it will help seed your tank with the bacteria you need
while the tank is cycling you do not want to change the filter at all and the only reason to do a water change is if you have fish in the tank
even without fish you want to put a little fish food into the tank daily in order to have a source of ammonia if you really want to speed up the cycle process if you know anyone with a tank that has been set up for a while get them to clean their gravel add the water and muck from their tank to yours it would be real good if you can get the full 5 gallons worth of water from another tank taken from the gravelIf u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?give the tank time. just let it sit, putting too many chemicals could really screw up your water.If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?Okay, doing a water change will never harm a cycle, so feel free to do a water change if the water is cloudy. However, if the cloudy water is caused by bacterial bloom, the cloudiness will probably just come back in 10 minutes anyway because the bacteria are reproducing rapidly.
Don't use more chemicals in your tank, that's going to make it worse. Is your fish tank empty (like not occupied by any fishes)? If it is, try a fishless cycle, that should calm your nerves, even though it does take 1-2 months... once you get fish they will have NO problems and no more cloudy water. I did a fishless cycle on my fishtank and once it completed, I added fish, and have not had any problems like fish dying, cloudy water, algae, or anything... it is perfectly clear and fish are happy and stats are zeroes (nitrate is 10).. believe me, it works. I have my fishes in the tank for over a month now and all is well.
Just google for %26quot;fishless cycle%26quot; and you'll find articles. Read a few, or just try to follow a particular one, whichever you think is best... they are all generally the same.
Just a note: goldfish are messy fish and belong in ponds or tanks greater than 20 gallons (20 gallons will only hold one goldfish. For more goldfish you need bigger tanks.) For a 5 gallon a betta is a perfect fish!! Or you could have a small shoal of tiny fish that do not grow to over 1 inch, like neons.If u have experience...PLEASE HELP! IM GOING NUTS TRYING TO CYCLE!?do not change water very often. its ok to chnage 40-50% water every week only if you have too many fishes in it. i suggest that if you are going to keep less fishes then do 25% water changes every week and cut down the hours of lightning you use everyday. there is a another problem that could cause cloudy water. your water could stay cloudy in cycle process and you should leave the tank running for atleast 2-3 weeks without any fish and without adding any water. if you keep changing the water during cycle process this could lead toward cloudy water.
email me if you have any question or problems. i could help you on any tropical fish related question or water question or any plant related question.
punjabi_man84118@yahoo.com
How often should I change the water in my fish tank?
I have a 5 gallon fish tank with 1 betta in it. I decided to get a bigger tank for my betta upon discovering that they really need a lot more space.
I have a filter, but I only turn it on at night.
I don't overfeed my fish and am extremely cautious about doing so.
If you're recommending that I do partial water changes how much weekly? When should I fully change the water?
What tools do I need to purchase to make this more efficient? (I also read something that said I need to completely clean the gravel when I do partial changes? How do I even do this?)
Thank you for your time!How often should I change the water in my fish tank?There is the question of how much is good to change and how much you can get away with not changing. For the ten minutes it takes I highly recommend every week to keep things fresh and clean.
To do so use a syphon with a gravel vacuum to drain out about 20% of the water and vacuum crud from the gravel, and replace with fresh treated water. At any fish store you can find a simple hose with a gravel vac attachment - just get a thin one for a small tank so it doesn't drain things too quickly. Get your self two containers - one for clean water and one for drained dirty water - big enough to drain about 1/4 of the tank without spilling over when you move it.
Totally replacing the water is stressful for the fish and often leads to disease.
This is all you need to do to keep things healthy for a long time, and those who maintain their tanks properly never have to totally clean it out. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be zipping through the routine within a few minutes and wonder why on earth people would not do this for their fish each week.
Sure you can do it every 2 weeks or even every month with just a Betta in a bigger tank, but weekly maintenance is well worth the small amount of effort to ensure great conditions and stability in the tank.
To make sure your fish is eating is simple: watch while he eats so you can remove ineaten food - go with floating pellets rather then sinking, since these fish are surface feeders and it makes it easier for your to remove if you need to. Even if you miss a pellet, your weekly vacuuming will cover it. It sounds like you are taking care with feeding and don't have much to worry about.
My last betta lived over 5 years with this type of routine so I highly recommend it, regardless if some think it's overkill.
Turning off your filter is not necessary for the most part, but if you have a legitimate reason to do so and it ensures good water flow and aeration for the fish and bacteria - but that said, since your tank is understocked, you will doubtfully find any problems with turning it off sometimes. Even in my 10 gallon community in the guest room, I turn it off some nights when I have guests and want to cut out the noise and it has never caused me an issue.
Good luckHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?25% every 2 weeks. A gravel syphon. No dont take anything out, syphon the crap out of the gravel, but leave it in the tank.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?You can get a gravel siphon, it removes everything but the gravel!
You should do weekly 20-30% water changes and never completely clean it, or you will kill the naturally-occuring bacteria that nitrify ammonia, then turn the nitrites into harmless nitrates.
You should keep the filter on always, so a bacteria colony can establish and thrive in it.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?get a small gravel vac, you dont nedd to clean that often, i only clean mine once a month or when it gets dirty. do s 50 percent water change.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?hey,just buy a simple gravel vacuum and it not only cleans your gravel thoroughly but also takes some of the water out to! you just thread the tube attached to the vacuum into a bucket or sumthing and pump out the water/crud.
youll know you betta has eaten because when you feed you should watch him/her for a min to see it eat and also if t doesnt youd see a dusting of whatever you feed it on the substrate (gravel etc.)
if your worried about it rotting and contaminating the water then buy an apple snail or a couple of amano/cherry shrimp to help you out a little :)
hope i helped.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?start keeping the filter on ALL day, it houses good bacteria when you turn it off some dies.
I'd say between a 10% and a 25% would be good, if you want to know exactly how much, test the water for nitrates.
NEVER change all of the water. the gravel shouldn't get mucky because partial water changes should be done with a gravel siphon. also don't change the filter pad/cartridge, the good bacteria lives on there and when you throw it away your tank has to recycle. instead if it has carbon in it, remove the carbon and then just rinse it off with old tank water during weekly water changes.
really all you need is a gravel siphon (and a bucket to put the water into unless you get a fancy siphon that drains to the sink). a lot of people have a designated bucket, so after they dump out the old water they fill the bucket with new water and add it to the tank. I use old milk jugs to put water in and have them waiting in my room (so I don't have to carry the bucket up and down for each tank, I have 5).
a test kit for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate is a good idea too.
lastly, you don't mention a heater so I just wanted to add that in case you didn't know they should also have a heater :)
I am so glad (and your betta is very lucky) that you got him a bigger tank when you learned he needed more space! a lot of people go %26quot;oh well, it's just a fish he seems fine...%26quot;
do you feed him pellets? you could watch him to make sure he ate, but if not you can tell, if he starts getting skinny he's not eating.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?I would keep the filter running all the time...
For water changes get a gravel vac. It will siphon out the water and all the waste from the gravel.
In a 5 gallon tank with just a Betta 25% every 2 weeks is probably sufficient, but I change 25% of my Bettas water every week and he is in a 10 gallon tank.
I have a filter, but I only turn it on at night.
I don't overfeed my fish and am extremely cautious about doing so.
If you're recommending that I do partial water changes how much weekly? When should I fully change the water?
What tools do I need to purchase to make this more efficient? (I also read something that said I need to completely clean the gravel when I do partial changes? How do I even do this?)
Thank you for your time!How often should I change the water in my fish tank?There is the question of how much is good to change and how much you can get away with not changing. For the ten minutes it takes I highly recommend every week to keep things fresh and clean.
To do so use a syphon with a gravel vacuum to drain out about 20% of the water and vacuum crud from the gravel, and replace with fresh treated water. At any fish store you can find a simple hose with a gravel vac attachment - just get a thin one for a small tank so it doesn't drain things too quickly. Get your self two containers - one for clean water and one for drained dirty water - big enough to drain about 1/4 of the tank without spilling over when you move it.
Totally replacing the water is stressful for the fish and often leads to disease.
This is all you need to do to keep things healthy for a long time, and those who maintain their tanks properly never have to totally clean it out. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be zipping through the routine within a few minutes and wonder why on earth people would not do this for their fish each week.
Sure you can do it every 2 weeks or even every month with just a Betta in a bigger tank, but weekly maintenance is well worth the small amount of effort to ensure great conditions and stability in the tank.
To make sure your fish is eating is simple: watch while he eats so you can remove ineaten food - go with floating pellets rather then sinking, since these fish are surface feeders and it makes it easier for your to remove if you need to. Even if you miss a pellet, your weekly vacuuming will cover it. It sounds like you are taking care with feeding and don't have much to worry about.
My last betta lived over 5 years with this type of routine so I highly recommend it, regardless if some think it's overkill.
Turning off your filter is not necessary for the most part, but if you have a legitimate reason to do so and it ensures good water flow and aeration for the fish and bacteria - but that said, since your tank is understocked, you will doubtfully find any problems with turning it off sometimes. Even in my 10 gallon community in the guest room, I turn it off some nights when I have guests and want to cut out the noise and it has never caused me an issue.
Good luckHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?25% every 2 weeks. A gravel syphon. No dont take anything out, syphon the crap out of the gravel, but leave it in the tank.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?You can get a gravel siphon, it removes everything but the gravel!
You should do weekly 20-30% water changes and never completely clean it, or you will kill the naturally-occuring bacteria that nitrify ammonia, then turn the nitrites into harmless nitrates.
You should keep the filter on always, so a bacteria colony can establish and thrive in it.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?get a small gravel vac, you dont nedd to clean that often, i only clean mine once a month or when it gets dirty. do s 50 percent water change.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?hey,just buy a simple gravel vacuum and it not only cleans your gravel thoroughly but also takes some of the water out to! you just thread the tube attached to the vacuum into a bucket or sumthing and pump out the water/crud.
youll know you betta has eaten because when you feed you should watch him/her for a min to see it eat and also if t doesnt youd see a dusting of whatever you feed it on the substrate (gravel etc.)
if your worried about it rotting and contaminating the water then buy an apple snail or a couple of amano/cherry shrimp to help you out a little :)
hope i helped.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?start keeping the filter on ALL day, it houses good bacteria when you turn it off some dies.
I'd say between a 10% and a 25% would be good, if you want to know exactly how much, test the water for nitrates.
NEVER change all of the water. the gravel shouldn't get mucky because partial water changes should be done with a gravel siphon. also don't change the filter pad/cartridge, the good bacteria lives on there and when you throw it away your tank has to recycle. instead if it has carbon in it, remove the carbon and then just rinse it off with old tank water during weekly water changes.
really all you need is a gravel siphon (and a bucket to put the water into unless you get a fancy siphon that drains to the sink). a lot of people have a designated bucket, so after they dump out the old water they fill the bucket with new water and add it to the tank. I use old milk jugs to put water in and have them waiting in my room (so I don't have to carry the bucket up and down for each tank, I have 5).
a test kit for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate is a good idea too.
lastly, you don't mention a heater so I just wanted to add that in case you didn't know they should also have a heater :)
I am so glad (and your betta is very lucky) that you got him a bigger tank when you learned he needed more space! a lot of people go %26quot;oh well, it's just a fish he seems fine...%26quot;
do you feed him pellets? you could watch him to make sure he ate, but if not you can tell, if he starts getting skinny he's not eating.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?I would keep the filter running all the time...
For water changes get a gravel vac. It will siphon out the water and all the waste from the gravel.
In a 5 gallon tank with just a Betta 25% every 2 weeks is probably sufficient, but I change 25% of my Bettas water every week and he is in a 10 gallon tank.
Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?
I know what disease they have.. Ich aka white spot disease.. So i started doing treatments. Quick cure and aquarium salt. I do a 25% water change every day before adding in new medication. I have removed the carbon from the filter. I have been using treatment for 3 days and the spots are getting worse. I am unsure of what to do next. I need help and a good answer.. I know what they are suffering from. I am following the directions of the medications. They have more spots and just sit at the top of the tank and then occasionally sit at the bottom of the tank.. Please only respond if you can really help..Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?What kind of fish are they? If they're tropical fish, then increase the temperature a couple of degrees over a period of time. If they're goldfish, then don't do this, as goldfish shouldn't have heaters in their tanks to begin with.
Make sure the tank is not overstocked. Also make sure that the initial problem that made the parasite infect them is solved. High levels of ammonia and nitrites seem to do it, as well as overstocking so make sure the water quality is immaculate. The 25% water change daily will help. Just keep medicating them, I've heart QuickCure is a good product. The aquarium salt will help, keep adding it to the tank.
Some fish survive through ick/ich, others don't. It's all a matter of the type of fish, water quality, and whether you caught it soon enough or not.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?For my tropical aquarium with livebearers, i got ick a couple times. I did the same thing as you. Then I found API Super Ick Cure. Do a water change, remove carbon filtering, add SIC according to dosing directions, dose again the next day(no water change!), Day 3 do a water change. I also raised my temp to 82 Degrees F over several hours. This speeds up the ick's life cycle then making it susceptible to medication. With meds and increased temps it's best to increase aeration. Best of luck! This is worked twice for me and I'd us it again.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?Let me start by saying this, all goldfish can tollerate warm tempratures if they are not overstocked and have proper airation. Fancy goldfish thrive at 75-78 degrees. I am tired of seeing bad advice on this matter. Cold water fish does not mean warm water is bad. Many show breeder friends of mine keep goldies with heaters. Why do you think people in new mexico successfully keep fish ponds??
Quick cure is a cheap and lousy med. I would reccomend rid-ich or coppersafe. Don't bother with aquarium salt. Most strains are resistant to salt nowdays anyway.
Sometimes, by the time fish exhibit symptoms, they are too far gone. This is why quarantine and careful observation are vital. If you do lose your fish, let your tank run empty for a month. The ich die without a host.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?What type of fish are they? It would be best to not take up all of the 25% of water at once. Also using stress coat is a BIG factor. Your fish might be stressed. Ich is a horrible disease which is most likely to be found in freshwater fish but it can be treated with copper and malachite green in the right dosage. %26quot;Aquari-Sol%26quot; contains copper as an ingredient (Aquari-Sol is a water treatment). But please do not use copper ingrediants if you have any invertibrates because they can be killed. And also make sure the biological filtration in your aquarium is not destroyed when using anti-biotic, this can damage the treatment of your fish.
Good luck :)
Make sure the tank is not overstocked. Also make sure that the initial problem that made the parasite infect them is solved. High levels of ammonia and nitrites seem to do it, as well as overstocking so make sure the water quality is immaculate. The 25% water change daily will help. Just keep medicating them, I've heart QuickCure is a good product. The aquarium salt will help, keep adding it to the tank.
Some fish survive through ick/ich, others don't. It's all a matter of the type of fish, water quality, and whether you caught it soon enough or not.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?For my tropical aquarium with livebearers, i got ick a couple times. I did the same thing as you. Then I found API Super Ick Cure. Do a water change, remove carbon filtering, add SIC according to dosing directions, dose again the next day(no water change!), Day 3 do a water change. I also raised my temp to 82 Degrees F over several hours. This speeds up the ick's life cycle then making it susceptible to medication. With meds and increased temps it's best to increase aeration. Best of luck! This is worked twice for me and I'd us it again.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?Let me start by saying this, all goldfish can tollerate warm tempratures if they are not overstocked and have proper airation. Fancy goldfish thrive at 75-78 degrees. I am tired of seeing bad advice on this matter. Cold water fish does not mean warm water is bad. Many show breeder friends of mine keep goldies with heaters. Why do you think people in new mexico successfully keep fish ponds??
Quick cure is a cheap and lousy med. I would reccomend rid-ich or coppersafe. Don't bother with aquarium salt. Most strains are resistant to salt nowdays anyway.
Sometimes, by the time fish exhibit symptoms, they are too far gone. This is why quarantine and careful observation are vital. If you do lose your fish, let your tank run empty for a month. The ich die without a host.Tried quick cure Aquarium salt, 20% water change seems to be getting worse help how do I get rid of fish ich?What type of fish are they? It would be best to not take up all of the 25% of water at once. Also using stress coat is a BIG factor. Your fish might be stressed. Ich is a horrible disease which is most likely to be found in freshwater fish but it can be treated with copper and malachite green in the right dosage. %26quot;Aquari-Sol%26quot; contains copper as an ingredient (Aquari-Sol is a water treatment). But please do not use copper ingrediants if you have any invertibrates because they can be killed. And also make sure the biological filtration in your aquarium is not destroyed when using anti-biotic, this can damage the treatment of your fish.
Good luck :)
How many guppys can you keep in a 16g?
il use a heater obviously. but must i use a filter? stupid question? ofc u do.
if i use 2 filters do i need to change water still?
also, how many can i keep in it? its daimenstions are 61cmx38cmx31cm (imperial gallons btw)
just males obviously. and some females. dw all the spare guppys will be in my garter snakes tummy.How many guppys can you keep in a 16g?Yes, you must use a filter or your fish will die. Yes, even if you use 2 filters you will need to do a 25 percent water change. The filter cleans the tank to a limit. It will not get all the gunk and leftover food in the gravel. The problem with just getting male guppies is that they will fight, and there will be not only stress but some deaths.How many guppys can you keep in a 16g?i woulld say 20 guppies do 3 females to every 1 male so 3-1
if i use 2 filters do i need to change water still?
also, how many can i keep in it? its daimenstions are 61cmx38cmx31cm (imperial gallons btw)
just males obviously. and some females. dw all the spare guppys will be in my garter snakes tummy.How many guppys can you keep in a 16g?Yes, you must use a filter or your fish will die. Yes, even if you use 2 filters you will need to do a 25 percent water change. The filter cleans the tank to a limit. It will not get all the gunk and leftover food in the gravel. The problem with just getting male guppies is that they will fight, and there will be not only stress but some deaths.How many guppys can you keep in a 16g?i woulld say 20 guppies do 3 females to every 1 male so 3-1
Just finished a water change...?
.. my first since getting my platys last Wednesday. I done 20%, and cleaned my gravel and filter too. All seems fine, the platys are happily nibbling everything and seem fine.. and...
EVERY single one of them is doing the biggest poop I have ever seen....!!!
The little buggers, I just get their tank nice and clean, and they poop in it as soon as I've finished...!!!
One question though - if my water tests are fine by the weekend, can I have a new fish put in? I'd like one male Betta..
I've had the platys a week, the tanks water results have been steady for 3 weeks now (my cycling process seems to have been helped along because this tank had other fish in it recently) ....so how long should I wait?Just finished a water change...?Wait until you have seen a small spike in the ammonia and it is gone. That's when you know the bio filter has adjusted to the new load. Odds are very good this will have happened by Friday if you added the fish to a cycled tank. Without testing, I would suggest it should be safe, but would encourage you to test for ammonia before buying any new fish.
MMJust finished a water change...?Ideally you should wait a couple of weeks but a single male betta will not add much waste to the bioload so if you absolutely can't wait, or see a unique one you really like it should be fine.Just finished a water change...?I would wait a few days after getting the okay on the water results, then put the betta in. And I'm sure you know about putting the fish in and such. So I won't need to explain.
And yes, they will poop. But the filter should help keep it clean between water changes.
Just remember, only 1 inch of fish per gallon. Happy fish keeping. :)Just finished a water change...?i know i've seen tanks with a male betta in with other fish...but i had a pair of tetras for about a year, and decided to add a male betta...he ate the fins off my tetras within a day %26amp; they died... :(Just finished a water change...?You can't mix beta fish with other fish! I had a female beta in a tank once mixed with huge goldfish and she didn't attack them but a male will for sure. Do not mix beta fish with other fish there fighting fish.Just finished a water change...?you could probably get a Betta in with it it all depends on the tank size if its under 20gallon i dont think you would want to put a Betta in with because of the small space but if the tank is 55gallon or more then you would be fineJust finished a water change...?A single Betta shouldn't make too much difference to your chem levels. But watch for spikes as had been said.
Watch who else you add later though as some fish are fin nippers!Just finished a water change...?you should be just fine with a beta in it, since platys don't have long fins.
Junst keep in mind that you don't put 2 betas in your tank, cause they will kill each other, and if you have a big tank and you want to add more fish, none with long fins
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EVERY single one of them is doing the biggest poop I have ever seen....!!!
The little buggers, I just get their tank nice and clean, and they poop in it as soon as I've finished...!!!
One question though - if my water tests are fine by the weekend, can I have a new fish put in? I'd like one male Betta..
I've had the platys a week, the tanks water results have been steady for 3 weeks now (my cycling process seems to have been helped along because this tank had other fish in it recently) ....so how long should I wait?Just finished a water change...?Wait until you have seen a small spike in the ammonia and it is gone. That's when you know the bio filter has adjusted to the new load. Odds are very good this will have happened by Friday if you added the fish to a cycled tank. Without testing, I would suggest it should be safe, but would encourage you to test for ammonia before buying any new fish.
MMJust finished a water change...?Ideally you should wait a couple of weeks but a single male betta will not add much waste to the bioload so if you absolutely can't wait, or see a unique one you really like it should be fine.Just finished a water change...?I would wait a few days after getting the okay on the water results, then put the betta in. And I'm sure you know about putting the fish in and such. So I won't need to explain.
And yes, they will poop. But the filter should help keep it clean between water changes.
Just remember, only 1 inch of fish per gallon. Happy fish keeping. :)Just finished a water change...?i know i've seen tanks with a male betta in with other fish...but i had a pair of tetras for about a year, and decided to add a male betta...he ate the fins off my tetras within a day %26amp; they died... :(Just finished a water change...?You can't mix beta fish with other fish! I had a female beta in a tank once mixed with huge goldfish and she didn't attack them but a male will for sure. Do not mix beta fish with other fish there fighting fish.Just finished a water change...?you could probably get a Betta in with it it all depends on the tank size if its under 20gallon i dont think you would want to put a Betta in with because of the small space but if the tank is 55gallon or more then you would be fineJust finished a water change...?A single Betta shouldn't make too much difference to your chem levels. But watch for spikes as had been said.
Watch who else you add later though as some fish are fin nippers!Just finished a water change...?you should be just fine with a beta in it, since platys don't have long fins.
Junst keep in mind that you don't put 2 betas in your tank, cause they will kill each other, and if you have a big tank and you want to add more fish, none with long fins
good luck
Filter replacement for Philips Water Purifier?
Hello,
Can anyone please tell your experience with philips water purifiers. It says the filter life is for 3000 litres. So my assumption is if I say approximate I take 4 lts per day than for 1 yr it will be 1460 lts. So this filter has to come for around 2yrs.
Somewhere on net i read someone complaining that they had to change it every 3 mths. They didn't mention how much water they used in that time.
So if the filter gives signal to change filter every few months it will no be worthy as it cost around 600 rs.
Anyone who has used it over a yr please reply.
Thank youFilter replacement for Philips Water Purifier?Philps provide for maintenance every 3 months and their rep comes and checks the machine and if filter placement is needed thy will do it and charge us for it
Can anyone please tell your experience with philips water purifiers. It says the filter life is for 3000 litres. So my assumption is if I say approximate I take 4 lts per day than for 1 yr it will be 1460 lts. So this filter has to come for around 2yrs.
Somewhere on net i read someone complaining that they had to change it every 3 mths. They didn't mention how much water they used in that time.
So if the filter gives signal to change filter every few months it will no be worthy as it cost around 600 rs.
Anyone who has used it over a yr please reply.
Thank youFilter replacement for Philips Water Purifier?Philps provide for maintenance every 3 months and their rep comes and checks the machine and if filter placement is needed thy will do it and charge us for it
When should be my next water change?
Hi all,
I've finally transferred my lone Betta to a 75 gallon tank. It's about 70% planted. I brought over his filter and ornaments from the other tank, but I've got a bigger (but not a strong current creating) filter also hooked up.
I've done this so my mom can look after my fish once I've got to go away for home for about 2 months with my dad. I still have 1 month left at home. And my mom has chronic lumbar and shoulder pain so she can't go around changing the water for my Betta in a 6.5 gallon. But I figured in a 75 gallon she wouldn't need to do a water change. She knows how to feed him, tiny amount each day.
Anyway, my boy's doing great now. Any idea when I should do a water change? Every 6 months? Once a year? Or maybe more? I have a magnetic scrubber so my mom can keep the glass clean when I'm gone.When should be my next water change?You'll need to scrub off some algae when you get back. Maybe you could invest in something like a dwarf Pleco or some snail to control the algae while you're gone. Algae is a visual problem, it has nothing to do with harming your fish.
In terms of water change, I think once a year would be fine. I bet you some people will argue that a Betta can stay there for its entire life. They also have a point. With all those plants consuming his waste, I don't think he would need a water change at all.When should be my next water change?So this betta is the only fish in the 75 gallon tank interesting never come across that before i always do 25% weekly water changes on my reef and tropical tanks was the tank cycled before you added the Betta that is an important question
you still need to monitor the ammonia and nitrite levels in the tank weekly so your mom will still have to do that uneaten food will still affect your ammonia and nitrite levels
I could be wrong on this but i would still be doing weekly water changesWhen should be my next water change?You don't need to clean it all the time so just clean the tank nicely before you leave and then just ask you mum to clean off a bit algae like probaly once a week and when you come home you can clean it
Hope this help's !When should be my next water change?If he's the ONLY fish in the 75g then a 20% water change once a month, just to refresh the water, should be fine. I do not recommend adding any other fish if it is just this set up and your mum has problems lifting things, dramatically understocked will be just fine! Show her how to use a water test kit though, just in case things start to look a bit funny! With such a low stocking density the bacteria in the filter media may struggle to have enough to eat.
The magnetic scrubber should be fine for the cosmetic side of things.When should be my next water change?If the beta is the only fish in the 75 gallon tank then once every 2 months is probably okay. Keep in mind that the food that is not eaten contaminates the water after a short period of time, and it is not good to leave the water in for any more than a month. If your 75 gallon tank is established, then once/2months is okay, but she must add a conditioner to the water to keep it safe for the beta.
Also, My little sister has had her beta for over a year now in a fish bowl, mainly by lightly feeding it every other day, changing water 1-3 times monthly, and not moving it out of the bowl during water changes. Water changes are very important, so once a month if you just have more than 1 beta in that giant tank.
Good Luck and Happy Fish Keeping!When should be my next water change?depends upon what are you feeding to the fish , if the food is in pallet form( including wheat) then you 'll have to change water eveery week or if u r feeding fresh worms , then even if u change water every month is ok , because fishes cant' survive in the same water for long and better get a pH controller to keep ur fish healthy
I've finally transferred my lone Betta to a 75 gallon tank. It's about 70% planted. I brought over his filter and ornaments from the other tank, but I've got a bigger (but not a strong current creating) filter also hooked up.
I've done this so my mom can look after my fish once I've got to go away for home for about 2 months with my dad. I still have 1 month left at home. And my mom has chronic lumbar and shoulder pain so she can't go around changing the water for my Betta in a 6.5 gallon. But I figured in a 75 gallon she wouldn't need to do a water change. She knows how to feed him, tiny amount each day.
Anyway, my boy's doing great now. Any idea when I should do a water change? Every 6 months? Once a year? Or maybe more? I have a magnetic scrubber so my mom can keep the glass clean when I'm gone.When should be my next water change?You'll need to scrub off some algae when you get back. Maybe you could invest in something like a dwarf Pleco or some snail to control the algae while you're gone. Algae is a visual problem, it has nothing to do with harming your fish.
In terms of water change, I think once a year would be fine. I bet you some people will argue that a Betta can stay there for its entire life. They also have a point. With all those plants consuming his waste, I don't think he would need a water change at all.When should be my next water change?So this betta is the only fish in the 75 gallon tank interesting never come across that before i always do 25% weekly water changes on my reef and tropical tanks was the tank cycled before you added the Betta that is an important question
you still need to monitor the ammonia and nitrite levels in the tank weekly so your mom will still have to do that uneaten food will still affect your ammonia and nitrite levels
I could be wrong on this but i would still be doing weekly water changesWhen should be my next water change?You don't need to clean it all the time so just clean the tank nicely before you leave and then just ask you mum to clean off a bit algae like probaly once a week and when you come home you can clean it
Hope this help's !When should be my next water change?If he's the ONLY fish in the 75g then a 20% water change once a month, just to refresh the water, should be fine. I do not recommend adding any other fish if it is just this set up and your mum has problems lifting things, dramatically understocked will be just fine! Show her how to use a water test kit though, just in case things start to look a bit funny! With such a low stocking density the bacteria in the filter media may struggle to have enough to eat.
The magnetic scrubber should be fine for the cosmetic side of things.When should be my next water change?If the beta is the only fish in the 75 gallon tank then once every 2 months is probably okay. Keep in mind that the food that is not eaten contaminates the water after a short period of time, and it is not good to leave the water in for any more than a month. If your 75 gallon tank is established, then once/2months is okay, but she must add a conditioner to the water to keep it safe for the beta.
Also, My little sister has had her beta for over a year now in a fish bowl, mainly by lightly feeding it every other day, changing water 1-3 times monthly, and not moving it out of the bowl during water changes. Water changes are very important, so once a month if you just have more than 1 beta in that giant tank.
Good Luck and Happy Fish Keeping!When should be my next water change?depends upon what are you feeding to the fish , if the food is in pallet form( including wheat) then you 'll have to change water eveery week or if u r feeding fresh worms , then even if u change water every month is ok , because fishes cant' survive in the same water for long and better get a pH controller to keep ur fish healthy
Nonfiltered or water changed tank?
Is it really necessary to have a filtered tank or doing water changes for fishes? I have had a 5 gallon tank with a mollie, swordtail, and three guppies. They lived in that tank for about 6 months without a filter and only one water change. They are all healthy. My guppy gave birth to 50 healthy fry. Why do people stress about cleaning their fish tank? All i do is add a few drops of protective slime coating, dechorinator every two days. I am just wondering how my fish are still healthy.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?If you have enough gravel or surfaces, the tank could have grown all the beneficial bacteria it needs to be cycled and it cycled without you knowing it. I would stop adding the dechlor though as it is unnecessary to add unless you change the water, you don't want it to be overconcentrated in the tank.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?sii seniore parrro yy tu sin collest el nino y ninaNonfiltered or water changed tank?A lightly stocked aquarium with hardy types of fish such as yours often will do just fine with no filter and with very little maintenance. Bacteria that decompose and get rid of all the nasty waste and toxins will naturally develop to keep the tank clean. I would discontinue adding the dechlorinator, but if your fish are happy, no worries.
The rest of us get into a dither because we like to keep more exotic types of fish that are picky about their water quality and we like to keep absolutely as many fish as we can in every tank. We therefore spend a great deal of time, money, and energy trying to maintain as perfect a water quality as we can with so many very sensitive fish.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?nooo. its not necessary.
if you have enough plant and gravel only a regular top -up of water will be ok. your fish won't necessarily die. BUT DON'T OVERFEED!!!
however, consider regular water changes. it will do much good for the fish.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?dechlorinator only needs to be added when you do a water change. don't add it every two days. chorline evaporates on its own within 24 hours anyways. so adding it to your tank every two days does absolutley nothing. other than that, if your fish are living in that environment and surviving, than more power to them. they probably won't live as long as they are supposed to. but what do i know?! =)Nonfiltered or water changed tank?No matter the size of the tank, I always use a filter. It's not absolutely neccesary, but I think that it greatly improves the health and lifespan of aquarium fish. Even with the filter, though, water changes are neccessary for healthy fish, and a gravel vac every three to four weeks, depending on the size of the tank and the number of fish you have.
Dechlorinator, as others have answered, is not good in large quantities. It should only be used with water changes, and almost never in already aquarium-safe water unless it comes with a stress coat enhancer.
The rest of us get into a dither because we like to keep more exotic types of fish that are picky about their water quality and we like to keep absolutely as many fish as we can in every tank. We therefore spend a great deal of time, money, and energy trying to maintain as perfect a water quality as we can with so many very sensitive fish.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?nooo. its not necessary.
if you have enough plant and gravel only a regular top -up of water will be ok. your fish won't necessarily die. BUT DON'T OVERFEED!!!
however, consider regular water changes. it will do much good for the fish.Nonfiltered or water changed tank?dechlorinator only needs to be added when you do a water change. don't add it every two days. chorline evaporates on its own within 24 hours anyways. so adding it to your tank every two days does absolutley nothing. other than that, if your fish are living in that environment and surviving, than more power to them. they probably won't live as long as they are supposed to. but what do i know?! =)Nonfiltered or water changed tank?No matter the size of the tank, I always use a filter. It's not absolutely neccesary, but I think that it greatly improves the health and lifespan of aquarium fish. Even with the filter, though, water changes are neccessary for healthy fish, and a gravel vac every three to four weeks, depending on the size of the tank and the number of fish you have.
Dechlorinator, as others have answered, is not good in large quantities. It should only be used with water changes, and almost never in already aquarium-safe water unless it comes with a stress coat enhancer.
How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?
I have a Betta fish and just got him a new tank so that he wouldn't have to stay in a bowl or vase. It is a one gallon (3.7 liters) tank with an air pump and filter plate for the undergravel filter system. He seemed happy when I put him in it after temporarily being in a vase. I understand that bettas need water changes twice a week, but I don't know how much water to change! A percentage or actual amount would work fine. Thanks
Oh, and do I have to clean the filter plate? If so, how?How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?In a tank that small it is really difficult to maintain a %26quot;cycle%26quot; in a %26quot;cycled%26quot; tank a large population of beneficial bacteria grow in the filter and help to remove wastes from the water by converting them into less toxic substances. I honestly wouldn't bother with an underground filter in a tank that size, as smaller tanks need BIG water changes, which means that the bacteria will be killed off every time you change the water...which means that the filtration is pretty much useless.
The frequency and amount of water changes you need to perform in a tank varies on what they are stocked with. Bettas no not necessarily need just %26quot;two water changes a week' for example, this is my water-change schedule for my bettas
1) 20gallon tank with 13 adult females
-25% water change every 5 days
2) Divided 5 gallon with 2 adult males
-20% water change once a week
3) 2.5g tank with 1 adult male
-20% water change every 5 days
4) 0.5g grow-out tanks with younger males
-50% water change every 5 days
In your situation I would probably change either change 20% of the water twice a week, or perform a larger 50% water change once a week. buy a cheap test-kit, and see what your levels of wastes are like with different water-change schedules. Find something that keeps waste levels at a minimum and don't skimp off--especially in a smaller tankHow much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?Change all of the water at least once a week. Also, please join ultimatebettas.com for some tips for taking care of him. There's a lot of betta experts there.
It's great to see someone who actually knows they need waterchanges!How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?I think you're supposed to change half of the tank if you have an air pump.How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?well i work at a petsmart. and we usually change about 25% of the water 2 times a week and then change all of the water every other week.
bettas are pretty tolerant of things not like other fish.How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?You have to upgrade the tank. Bettas deserve a minimum of 2.5 gallons, and 1 gallon isn't really enough for them. In the wild, they live in huge rice paddies such as these: http://www.cultureshocktherapy.com/pic/i
So they should be in a filtered, heated tank (because the temperature in the wild is hot year-round). Also, an undergravel filter doesn't provide any mechanical or chemical filtration, both of which a Betta needs.
When you do upgrade the tank, you should change 25% of the water weekly using a gravel siphon: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/
E-mail me for any questions!How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?The water has to be changed 100% atleast once a week and every 5 days is better. The undergravel filter is pretty much crap and that size tank is not able to maintaint a cycle and it just keeps the poop at the bottom...it wont do much for water quality AT ALL, even though the aeration of the bubbler might help. I suggest you add a coupld of live plants to help with water quality.
the betta should stay healthy with the weekly water changes and manage to keep the water warm somehow (like put it in a room where it isnt cold)How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?I have a Betta in a 3 gallon tank and I change the water every 2 to 3 weeks, only changeing 3/4 of the water, and adding a little salt and water conditioner.
Oh, and do I have to clean the filter plate? If so, how?How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?In a tank that small it is really difficult to maintain a %26quot;cycle%26quot; in a %26quot;cycled%26quot; tank a large population of beneficial bacteria grow in the filter and help to remove wastes from the water by converting them into less toxic substances. I honestly wouldn't bother with an underground filter in a tank that size, as smaller tanks need BIG water changes, which means that the bacteria will be killed off every time you change the water...which means that the filtration is pretty much useless.
The frequency and amount of water changes you need to perform in a tank varies on what they are stocked with. Bettas no not necessarily need just %26quot;two water changes a week' for example, this is my water-change schedule for my bettas
1) 20gallon tank with 13 adult females
-25% water change every 5 days
2) Divided 5 gallon with 2 adult males
-20% water change once a week
3) 2.5g tank with 1 adult male
-20% water change every 5 days
4) 0.5g grow-out tanks with younger males
-50% water change every 5 days
In your situation I would probably change either change 20% of the water twice a week, or perform a larger 50% water change once a week. buy a cheap test-kit, and see what your levels of wastes are like with different water-change schedules. Find something that keeps waste levels at a minimum and don't skimp off--especially in a smaller tankHow much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?Change all of the water at least once a week. Also, please join ultimatebettas.com for some tips for taking care of him. There's a lot of betta experts there.
It's great to see someone who actually knows they need waterchanges!How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?I think you're supposed to change half of the tank if you have an air pump.How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?well i work at a petsmart. and we usually change about 25% of the water 2 times a week and then change all of the water every other week.
bettas are pretty tolerant of things not like other fish.How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?You have to upgrade the tank. Bettas deserve a minimum of 2.5 gallons, and 1 gallon isn't really enough for them. In the wild, they live in huge rice paddies such as these: http://www.cultureshocktherapy.com/pic/i
So they should be in a filtered, heated tank (because the temperature in the wild is hot year-round). Also, an undergravel filter doesn't provide any mechanical or chemical filtration, both of which a Betta needs.
When you do upgrade the tank, you should change 25% of the water weekly using a gravel siphon: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/
E-mail me for any questions!How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?The water has to be changed 100% atleast once a week and every 5 days is better. The undergravel filter is pretty much crap and that size tank is not able to maintaint a cycle and it just keeps the poop at the bottom...it wont do much for water quality AT ALL, even though the aeration of the bubbler might help. I suggest you add a coupld of live plants to help with water quality.
the betta should stay healthy with the weekly water changes and manage to keep the water warm somehow (like put it in a room where it isnt cold)How much of the water do I change in my Betta's fish tank?I have a Betta in a 3 gallon tank and I change the water every 2 to 3 weeks, only changeing 3/4 of the water, and adding a little salt and water conditioner.
Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?
I guess this is more of a %26quot;manners%26quot; question than a %26quot;fish%26quot; question, but I'm putting it here in case anyone else has had a similar experience.
Anyway, I live with 5 other girls, some of whom I've known for a while and some...not as long. One of the girls that I don't know particularly well has a filtered 5 gallon hex with 4 (!!!) goldfish in it. They're all about 2-3 inches.
She recently did a VERY thorough cleaning - gravel, filters, the works - which resulted in cloudy water. She mentioned it in conversation and I took the opportunity to explain a little about cycling, but I don't know if I'm in a position to say anything about the size of the tank. I've got a spare 29 gallon in the basement of my parents' house, but I don't really think it's my place to make an offer like that!
Normally, if I knew someone fairly well and they were doing something terribly wrong - %26quot;You know, John, you might want to start feeding your rabbit something other than bananas for a change%26quot; - I wouldn't hesitate to offer unsolicited advice, but this is a situation where there isn't any sort of outright abuse or neglect and the girl with the fish seems to be pretty conscientious - regular feeding and water changes, filtered tank rather than a bowl. In the %26quot;fish world%26quot; it is clearly a bad setup, but for non-fish people, it seems pretty standard.
I might try something like, %26quot;Wow, your fish are getting big,%26quot; or maybe I'll just leave my 2.5 gallon betta tank in plain sight and hope she says something like, %26quot;How do you keep your water so clear?%26quot; but I REALLY don't want to be the person who moves into an already-established living arrangement and starts attacking people about goldfish!
Any other ideas?Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?I have lots of experience with this as I always have my eye out for animal welfare wherever I go, and even used to be an Inspector for the SPCA. Often you are those animals' chance of a better life - and you must grab it for them!
My advice to you in this sensitive situation would be to say %26quot;You know, I used be into keeping fish quite seriously, and learned all sorts of interesting things about them. Can I help you a bit with yours?%26quot;. Then give her advice in small, friendly bites - offering to assist, eg. going with to the petstore to choose a new tank. Keep the advice brief and non-judgmental. Have a laugh. Telling of your own mistakes and learning process goes a long way to prevent her thinking you're a superior know-it-all.
Be careful of offering your own tank - some people take that as offensively charitable.
Its important to pick your battles! Don't criticise everything, and feel her out. If she's taking it well, you can move on to other things. If not so well, just do the most important ones and you will still have made a big difference.
Good Luck : )Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?make subtle remarks
or say youve just read a article about sizes of fish tanks
and mention you have a spare one.
you need to tell her somehow.
if your offering another larger tank she should be happy anyway
(:Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?If I were you I'd say something. Five 2 to 3 inch goldfish are too many fish for a five gallon tank. That 29 gallon tank would be about right even if they don't get any bigger. If their adult size is five inches they'd need a 50 gallon tank, and some grow larger than that. I'd look for an opportunity to casually mention the one inch per gallon rule, especially considering that goldfish are notorious for producing a lot of waste.Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Giving her that tank is a nice qesture but will not work, either. Most goldfish get at least 6 inches and many 8 inches and more. She is wayyyyy overstocked and she has also lost her cycle.
She needs to join a fish forum or do some research buying buying fish.Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?I think I would just mention that the fish are getting quite large, and that you have a larger tank if she is interested. Otherwise, there is really not much you can do.=Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Why not just ask her if she would enjoy having a bigger tank since you have an extra and would be willing to help her take care of it?Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Having been in a similar situation, I decided to just go for it and explain why the tank was not large enough even though the fish had %26quot;space%26quot;. I didn't bombard her with facts and figures but I printed off lots and lots of information from forums etc and asked her to have a read through it. Eventually she admitted that I might be right and she might be wrong. She didn't get another tank as she couldn't afford it but she did let me give her advice on how to make the best of what she had.if i had my own handbag line transfer file
Anyway, I live with 5 other girls, some of whom I've known for a while and some...not as long. One of the girls that I don't know particularly well has a filtered 5 gallon hex with 4 (!!!) goldfish in it. They're all about 2-3 inches.
She recently did a VERY thorough cleaning - gravel, filters, the works - which resulted in cloudy water. She mentioned it in conversation and I took the opportunity to explain a little about cycling, but I don't know if I'm in a position to say anything about the size of the tank. I've got a spare 29 gallon in the basement of my parents' house, but I don't really think it's my place to make an offer like that!
Normally, if I knew someone fairly well and they were doing something terribly wrong - %26quot;You know, John, you might want to start feeding your rabbit something other than bananas for a change%26quot; - I wouldn't hesitate to offer unsolicited advice, but this is a situation where there isn't any sort of outright abuse or neglect and the girl with the fish seems to be pretty conscientious - regular feeding and water changes, filtered tank rather than a bowl. In the %26quot;fish world%26quot; it is clearly a bad setup, but for non-fish people, it seems pretty standard.
I might try something like, %26quot;Wow, your fish are getting big,%26quot; or maybe I'll just leave my 2.5 gallon betta tank in plain sight and hope she says something like, %26quot;How do you keep your water so clear?%26quot; but I REALLY don't want to be the person who moves into an already-established living arrangement and starts attacking people about goldfish!
Any other ideas?Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?I have lots of experience with this as I always have my eye out for animal welfare wherever I go, and even used to be an Inspector for the SPCA. Often you are those animals' chance of a better life - and you must grab it for them!
My advice to you in this sensitive situation would be to say %26quot;You know, I used be into keeping fish quite seriously, and learned all sorts of interesting things about them. Can I help you a bit with yours?%26quot;. Then give her advice in small, friendly bites - offering to assist, eg. going with to the petstore to choose a new tank. Keep the advice brief and non-judgmental. Have a laugh. Telling of your own mistakes and learning process goes a long way to prevent her thinking you're a superior know-it-all.
Be careful of offering your own tank - some people take that as offensively charitable.
Its important to pick your battles! Don't criticise everything, and feel her out. If she's taking it well, you can move on to other things. If not so well, just do the most important ones and you will still have made a big difference.
Good Luck : )Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?make subtle remarks
or say youve just read a article about sizes of fish tanks
and mention you have a spare one.
you need to tell her somehow.
if your offering another larger tank she should be happy anyway
(:Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?If I were you I'd say something. Five 2 to 3 inch goldfish are too many fish for a five gallon tank. That 29 gallon tank would be about right even if they don't get any bigger. If their adult size is five inches they'd need a 50 gallon tank, and some grow larger than that. I'd look for an opportunity to casually mention the one inch per gallon rule, especially considering that goldfish are notorious for producing a lot of waste.Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Giving her that tank is a nice qesture but will not work, either. Most goldfish get at least 6 inches and many 8 inches and more. She is wayyyyy overstocked and she has also lost her cycle.
She needs to join a fish forum or do some research buying buying fish.Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?I think I would just mention that the fish are getting quite large, and that you have a larger tank if she is interested. Otherwise, there is really not much you can do.=Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Why not just ask her if she would enjoy having a bigger tank since you have an extra and would be willing to help her take care of it?Should I intervene? Goldfish care!?Having been in a similar situation, I decided to just go for it and explain why the tank was not large enough even though the fish had %26quot;space%26quot;. I didn't bombard her with facts and figures but I printed off lots and lots of information from forums etc and asked her to have a read through it. Eventually she admitted that I might be right and she might be wrong. She didn't get another tank as she couldn't afford it but she did let me give her advice on how to make the best of what she had.
Fish Suddenly Dying -- Help?!?
My 30 gallon aquarium has been up and running for 9+ months and it has been more than 6 months since I last had a problem in this tank (there was an ich outbreak early on, shortly after adding a new fish.) Tank inhabitants are as follows:
5 brilliant rasboras
3 zebra dianios
3 platys (1 m, 2 f)
3 cardinal tetras
1 java fern (and lots of plastic plants) -- the fern has only been in the tank about 3 weeks; it's my first attempt at live plants
These fish have been thriving, with the exception of the ich outbreak, for 9 months. I stocked the tank slowly, perform weekly water changes, change the filter media every 3 weeks, and monitor the water quality. I did my weekly 25% water change on Monday evening, adding AquaSafe and Alage Fix as usual. I didn't notice anything unusual about the fish behavior at that time, nor had I in the days before.
On Tuesday afternoon, I found a rasbora swimming upside down. By Tuesday evening (24 hours after H20 change), 2 rasboras and a zebra danio had died. I checked the water quality, and everything looked OK -- ammonia and nitrite are reading at 0, and nitrate is at about 20 ppm (not perfect, but it shouldn't be lethal, and yes these are the chemical kits, not the test strips.). I did another 25% water change and later noticed that more of the rasboras were swimming erratically -- almost as if they were drunk. By Wednesday evening (so, 48 hours after the first H20 change, 24 hours after 2nd H20 change) I had lost 4 rasboras and all 3 zebra danois. This morning (Thursday), one of the platys was dead. This afternoon, another died.
I have noticed that the dead bodies appear a bit bloated, and there are dark spots on the bellies -- internal bleeding, maybe? My platys also clamped their fins, something the others did not do. One platy also looked very skinny -- I feel like this appearance came on very rapidly, but maybe I've just missed it somehow?
Only the cardinal tetras seem 100% oblivious to whatever is going on in the tank; they are still swimming around and eating like normal. The remaining platy still looks perfectly healthy as well, but the last rasbora looks like he might be getting sick -- I can't tell for sure.
Any ideas? I'm stumped. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps there was a problem with the city water. I haven't done my regular water changes on my other 3 tanks because I'm afraid that's the problem. It just seems so sudden... I have accepted the fact that I will probably lose all the fish. What I want to know is, what went wrong? What should I have done differently? And how can I avoid repeating this problem once I re-stock the tank?
If this is not a water supply problem, what would cause it? Like I said, I am very good about water changes, monitoring water quality, adding water conditioner, and changing filter media, so...?Fish Suddenly Dying -- Help?!?Two things come to mind. Temperature and disease. Fish can stress out if the water added to the tank is drastically different (either too hot or too cold). I imagine this isn't the case as you do a weekly change, but it has to be ruled out. Rasboras can be sensitive, but what is strange is that the cardinals seem unaffected b/c they are as sensitive, if not more sensitive than the rasboras. When was the last time you added a fish to the tank? Its possible it introduced a disease and now there are casualties. What I recommend doing is holding off on water changes until next week. I would add aquarium salt (1 Tbsp per 5 gallons of water) as a preventative for now. Your plant will be ok with this salt treatment. Plants are not typically fond of salt, but java ferns are hardy and can handle the temporary treatment. I would discontinue using the Algae fix. Im not a fan of chemically treating for algae and right now it's something else in the water for the fish to deal with. You can medicate the tank if you'd like. Its hard to say definitively what killed your fish. I would do a basic parasite treatment. I like using Quick Cure which is a mix of formalin and malachite green. It works well for parasites and fungal infections. I wish I could be more help, but there are a lot of variables to rule out with only a couple symptoms. At this point I would add the salt, possibly medicate, but definitely monitor the fish for any other symptoms.Fish Suddenly Dying -- Help?!?They probably died of stress from the water change. When fish have gotten used to a medication for a long time, removing the medication presents a significant change in water conditions that can cause the fish to stress out and die, you have to gradually reduce the medication until you stop adding altogether. This kind of thing also happens to quarantined fish you think are fully cured and add back to the main tank.
5 brilliant rasboras
3 zebra dianios
3 platys (1 m, 2 f)
3 cardinal tetras
1 java fern (and lots of plastic plants) -- the fern has only been in the tank about 3 weeks; it's my first attempt at live plants
These fish have been thriving, with the exception of the ich outbreak, for 9 months. I stocked the tank slowly, perform weekly water changes, change the filter media every 3 weeks, and monitor the water quality. I did my weekly 25% water change on Monday evening, adding AquaSafe and Alage Fix as usual. I didn't notice anything unusual about the fish behavior at that time, nor had I in the days before.
On Tuesday afternoon, I found a rasbora swimming upside down. By Tuesday evening (24 hours after H20 change), 2 rasboras and a zebra danio had died. I checked the water quality, and everything looked OK -- ammonia and nitrite are reading at 0, and nitrate is at about 20 ppm (not perfect, but it shouldn't be lethal, and yes these are the chemical kits, not the test strips.). I did another 25% water change and later noticed that more of the rasboras were swimming erratically -- almost as if they were drunk. By Wednesday evening (so, 48 hours after the first H20 change, 24 hours after 2nd H20 change) I had lost 4 rasboras and all 3 zebra danois. This morning (Thursday), one of the platys was dead. This afternoon, another died.
I have noticed that the dead bodies appear a bit bloated, and there are dark spots on the bellies -- internal bleeding, maybe? My platys also clamped their fins, something the others did not do. One platy also looked very skinny -- I feel like this appearance came on very rapidly, but maybe I've just missed it somehow?
Only the cardinal tetras seem 100% oblivious to whatever is going on in the tank; they are still swimming around and eating like normal. The remaining platy still looks perfectly healthy as well, but the last rasbora looks like he might be getting sick -- I can't tell for sure.
Any ideas? I'm stumped. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps there was a problem with the city water. I haven't done my regular water changes on my other 3 tanks because I'm afraid that's the problem. It just seems so sudden... I have accepted the fact that I will probably lose all the fish. What I want to know is, what went wrong? What should I have done differently? And how can I avoid repeating this problem once I re-stock the tank?
If this is not a water supply problem, what would cause it? Like I said, I am very good about water changes, monitoring water quality, adding water conditioner, and changing filter media, so...?Fish Suddenly Dying -- Help?!?Two things come to mind. Temperature and disease. Fish can stress out if the water added to the tank is drastically different (either too hot or too cold). I imagine this isn't the case as you do a weekly change, but it has to be ruled out. Rasboras can be sensitive, but what is strange is that the cardinals seem unaffected b/c they are as sensitive, if not more sensitive than the rasboras. When was the last time you added a fish to the tank? Its possible it introduced a disease and now there are casualties. What I recommend doing is holding off on water changes until next week. I would add aquarium salt (1 Tbsp per 5 gallons of water) as a preventative for now. Your plant will be ok with this salt treatment. Plants are not typically fond of salt, but java ferns are hardy and can handle the temporary treatment. I would discontinue using the Algae fix. Im not a fan of chemically treating for algae and right now it's something else in the water for the fish to deal with. You can medicate the tank if you'd like. Its hard to say definitively what killed your fish. I would do a basic parasite treatment. I like using Quick Cure which is a mix of formalin and malachite green. It works well for parasites and fungal infections. I wish I could be more help, but there are a lot of variables to rule out with only a couple symptoms. At this point I would add the salt, possibly medicate, but definitely monitor the fish for any other symptoms.Fish Suddenly Dying -- Help?!?They probably died of stress from the water change. When fish have gotten used to a medication for a long time, removing the medication presents a significant change in water conditions that can cause the fish to stress out and die, you have to gradually reduce the medication until you stop adding altogether. This kind of thing also happens to quarantined fish you think are fully cured and add back to the main tank.
How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?
I'm going to the store sometime soon to get more filter cartridges and a gravel siphon. It's a 5 gallon tank with a single Betta in it and I expect I'll be changing some of the water and using the siphon about once a week. How frequently will the cartridges need to be changed?
And now about the light. We had some difficulties with it at first but after a day we got it working. Now it hasn't been working again for two days or so. The bulb's been in for about a week. It's plugged in directly to the outlet while the filter and heater are on this extension (that then is plugged into the same outlet). What could be the problem? It came with the tank by the way. How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?Don't change the cartridges/filter media. You'll be throwing away all the tank's good bacteria and throw the tank into an ammonia spike. The only time these cartridges need to be replaced is if there's been a nasty outbreak of something killing everything or if you're restarting the tank. You can rinse of debris in old tank water during the water change.
http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/The_Nitro
If the light isn't turning on it could be a fault with the tank and you should check your warranty if the tank is new.How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?Cartridges only need to be changed about once a month.
As for the light. Maybe u got a bad bulb or something.
Good luck =DHow often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?catxcatxx is right,you don't need to change the cartridge very often at all,especially with just one fish.It isn't a good idea to change too much of the water,either,because once you have a good balance of friendly bacteria in there,you will disturb it every time you change the water.If you have a good filter and only one fish,you should only need to top off the water as it evaporates.Adding live plants is great for the water and the fish,too.
As for the light,you may have a defective bulb.I would take it back.How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?You only change filter media when it is absolutely falling apart and rotten. Just rinse it in old tank water when you do your partial water changes and put it back. Most of your good bacteria live in the filter or the gravel.
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And now about the light. We had some difficulties with it at first but after a day we got it working. Now it hasn't been working again for two days or so. The bulb's been in for about a week. It's plugged in directly to the outlet while the filter and heater are on this extension (that then is plugged into the same outlet). What could be the problem? It came with the tank by the way. How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?Don't change the cartridges/filter media. You'll be throwing away all the tank's good bacteria and throw the tank into an ammonia spike. The only time these cartridges need to be replaced is if there's been a nasty outbreak of something killing everything or if you're restarting the tank. You can rinse of debris in old tank water during the water change.
http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/The_Nitro
If the light isn't turning on it could be a fault with the tank and you should check your warranty if the tank is new.How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?Cartridges only need to be changed about once a month.
As for the light. Maybe u got a bad bulb or something.
Good luck =DHow often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?catxcatxx is right,you don't need to change the cartridge very often at all,especially with just one fish.It isn't a good idea to change too much of the water,either,because once you have a good balance of friendly bacteria in there,you will disturb it every time you change the water.If you have a good filter and only one fish,you should only need to top off the water as it evaporates.Adding live plants is great for the water and the fish,too.
As for the light,you may have a defective bulb.I would take it back.How often should I change the filter cartridge, and why won't my light work?You only change filter media when it is absolutely falling apart and rotten. Just rinse it in old tank water when you do your partial water changes and put it back. Most of your good bacteria live in the filter or the gravel.
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Water change in fish tank?
Hi Guys, some advice on making a water change in our tank please. It's been gradually running higher on amonia levels which we've been trying to counter with Ammo Lock, cutting down on feeding and getting a new filter but we're losing the battle. The fish (tetras, corydoras) seem OK, but levels are high.
The water is an odd colour (prob due to the chemicals we're putting in?) Perhaps a water change would help? Would like advice on what percentage of the water to change (30L tank) and how best to go about it.
Muchos gratias amigos. Water change in fish tank?Well a new filter is about the worst thing you can do. In order to get the tank cycling, the bacteria need to build up in the filter. You don't want a new white filter, you want an old cruddy looking one. It's the bacteria that make your tank safe.
If your ammonia is still climbing, realize that some tests will show the ammonia even if it is locked in a safer form.
Now the locked ammonia will still work to cycle the tank but you have to be careful because after ammonia comes nitrite and some products that make ammonia safe don't make nitrite safe, so when the flood of nitrite comes you will be in trouble. Ammo lock is a good product to deal with chlorine and chloramine in tap water but really isn't good for your situation because it doesn't do anything for nitrite.
Amquel plus does all three forms of nitrogen. It's probably the best temporary nitrogen fix on the market.
Now back to what can you do. You are right to limit feedings. You should also start to change water, not all the water. If you are quite high, I'd probably change a third or a quater a day for several days and then go to ten or fifteen percent a day.when you see the levels of ammonia drop significantly.
It also helps to use a gravel vacuum to get rid of as much waste as you can.
I'd also suggest at this point that the cycling products such as Cycle would be worth a try to get that filter going.
Marv
Water change in fish tank?I always do a complete change because I have a spare tank I can set up a few days in advance. Leave it in the same room to equlibrate etc and then just switch the fish over. Water change in fish tank?Change no more than 20-30% of water once a fortnight. If u have time do it once a week. Water change in fish tank?If you have nigh ammonia level, it mean you tank is still in the cycling process. While the tank is in the cycling process, keep doing 20% to 25% water changes every day. And stop using the ammo lock.
If you keep using use ammo lock during the cycling period, you tank will take forever to cycle. Ammo lock simply detoxify ammonia into different isotope. Water change in fish tank?If your tank is cycling then the ammolock is breaking the cycle. Also your new filter is gonna need to mature, again not really helping the cycle.
http://www.paw-talk.net/small-pets/17/11.html
But in the meantime 20% water changes every other day should do it. However every fish keeper will tell you different. This link has signs of Ammonia related stress.
http://shops.st701.com/articles/view/1365
Water change in fish tank?Start doing partial water changes to keep the ammonia level down. Dont try for zero, as a complete water change will remove all the ammonia and stop the cycle from establishing. You may need to change up to 50% of the water at first, but less once you get things under control.
Just do enough water changes to keep the ammonia down below 1ppm.
That will be enough ammonia for the cycle bacteria to multiply, but low enough that the fish survive. It's a balancing act.
The cloudy water is normal for a new tank thats cycling.
Water changes, even big ones wont harm your fish, but ammonia will, so change the water.
A new filter will take 2 or 3 weeks to start working correctly as the bacteria need to multiply inside it.
Have a read of the link below, the nitrogen cycle and ammonia in the tank will make much more sense then.
Ian
The water is an odd colour (prob due to the chemicals we're putting in?) Perhaps a water change would help? Would like advice on what percentage of the water to change (30L tank) and how best to go about it.
Muchos gratias amigos. Water change in fish tank?Well a new filter is about the worst thing you can do. In order to get the tank cycling, the bacteria need to build up in the filter. You don't want a new white filter, you want an old cruddy looking one. It's the bacteria that make your tank safe.
If your ammonia is still climbing, realize that some tests will show the ammonia even if it is locked in a safer form.
Now the locked ammonia will still work to cycle the tank but you have to be careful because after ammonia comes nitrite and some products that make ammonia safe don't make nitrite safe, so when the flood of nitrite comes you will be in trouble. Ammo lock is a good product to deal with chlorine and chloramine in tap water but really isn't good for your situation because it doesn't do anything for nitrite.
Amquel plus does all three forms of nitrogen. It's probably the best temporary nitrogen fix on the market.
Now back to what can you do. You are right to limit feedings. You should also start to change water, not all the water. If you are quite high, I'd probably change a third or a quater a day for several days and then go to ten or fifteen percent a day.when you see the levels of ammonia drop significantly.
It also helps to use a gravel vacuum to get rid of as much waste as you can.
I'd also suggest at this point that the cycling products such as Cycle would be worth a try to get that filter going.
Marv
Water change in fish tank?I always do a complete change because I have a spare tank I can set up a few days in advance. Leave it in the same room to equlibrate etc and then just switch the fish over. Water change in fish tank?Change no more than 20-30% of water once a fortnight. If u have time do it once a week. Water change in fish tank?If you have nigh ammonia level, it mean you tank is still in the cycling process. While the tank is in the cycling process, keep doing 20% to 25% water changes every day. And stop using the ammo lock.
If you keep using use ammo lock during the cycling period, you tank will take forever to cycle. Ammo lock simply detoxify ammonia into different isotope. Water change in fish tank?If your tank is cycling then the ammolock is breaking the cycle. Also your new filter is gonna need to mature, again not really helping the cycle.
http://www.paw-talk.net/small-pets/17/11.html
But in the meantime 20% water changes every other day should do it. However every fish keeper will tell you different. This link has signs of Ammonia related stress.
http://shops.st701.com/articles/view/1365
Water change in fish tank?Start doing partial water changes to keep the ammonia level down. Dont try for zero, as a complete water change will remove all the ammonia and stop the cycle from establishing. You may need to change up to 50% of the water at first, but less once you get things under control.
Just do enough water changes to keep the ammonia down below 1ppm.
That will be enough ammonia for the cycle bacteria to multiply, but low enough that the fish survive. It's a balancing act.
The cloudy water is normal for a new tank thats cycling.
Water changes, even big ones wont harm your fish, but ammonia will, so change the water.
A new filter will take 2 or 3 weeks to start working correctly as the bacteria need to multiply inside it.
Have a read of the link below, the nitrogen cycle and ammonia in the tank will make much more sense then.
Ian
Betta with fin rot.....water change?
I figured out that my betta has fin rot. I got him Maracyn2 and have been treating him for 2 days. I also took out all the gravel and fake plant so his tank is now completely bare except for the filter. I have been treating the water with aquarium salt and I got purified water just in case. I have noticed all the poop on the bottom after just 2 days....should I clean this up?? I don't want it to make the water worse and make the fin rot worse. Also, how often/how much water should I be changing when I'm medicating? Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!Betta with fin rot.....water change?when ya are changing your water 20 % would be fine each week maybe do one extra when using the medicine.if ya have a carbon filter in your filter change it as this is what takes out the medicine in the water.as for that there is not to much other than keeping tank clean (gravel) without changing to much water.keep using the treatment.good luck.Betta with fin rot.....water change?if your filter has charcoal in it remove that to it catches treatment
How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?
I've been changing the water like mad, replaced the filter, removed the tank from light, cleaned the decorations and am barely feeding my fish. I've also tried API's %26quot;Algaefix%26quot; and TetraAqua's Water Clarifier to no avail. Whats up with my fish tank and why can't I get this green cloudiness to go away?How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?The only way to get rid of your algae or green water is to buy a UV water sanitizer.
I have one on each of my 3 fish tanks ,I have no algae at all! Its the best thing you can ever buy for your fish tank.How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?it probaly the graval (if its green) chage graval and buy it from petsmartHow do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Misc%20G…
this site has all you need to knowHow do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?you replaced the filter. this is the cause. YOu have restarted the nitrogen cycle. this happens every time you change a filter or a gravel. your never supposed to change either. just clean them, the ammonia spikes are going to kill your fish. Keep a very close eye on your water parameters.How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?are you feeding your fish flakes or pellets if flakes then its not the food if pellets then are they green -if so there is your problem green pellets will change the water green only feed 2-4 pellets every other week this will reduce the green colour in the water
it could also be the lights are on too much reduce the length of hours the lights are on in your tank
get a treatment called green away made by in-terpet this will help,do all the tests on the water to eliminate the cause good luck hope this helpsxp dynamic editing
I have one on each of my 3 fish tanks ,I have no algae at all! Its the best thing you can ever buy for your fish tank.How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?it probaly the graval (if its green) chage graval and buy it from petsmartHow do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Misc%20G…
this site has all you need to knowHow do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?you replaced the filter. this is the cause. YOu have restarted the nitrogen cycle. this happens every time you change a filter or a gravel. your never supposed to change either. just clean them, the ammonia spikes are going to kill your fish. Keep a very close eye on your water parameters.How do I fix Green Cloudy water in my Fish Tank?are you feeding your fish flakes or pellets if flakes then its not the food if pellets then are they green -if so there is your problem green pellets will change the water green only feed 2-4 pellets every other week this will reduce the green colour in the water
it could also be the lights are on too much reduce the length of hours the lights are on in your tank
get a treatment called green away made by in-terpet this will help,do all the tests on the water to eliminate the cause good luck hope this helps
Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?
Silly me - I put my fish in a new aquarium without letting it cycle....sigh....the filter in the aquarium is carbon and floss....if I changed the cartridge to one that is carbon, floss and zeolite, would it help? Would it harm the Fish?
Should I just leave him in there for the time being?
Its a 2 1/2 gallon aquarium...and I have been doing 25% water changes daily. I put him in there 3 days ago. How long do you think it might take for the aquarium to stabilize?
thanks allHazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?Zeolites will remove ammonia thereby stopping the cycle(the bacteria live on ammonia and oxygen). Your job is to balance the ammonia level at a point that is not toxic to your fish,while still retaining enough ammonia to grow the bacteria colonies. This is done by frequent testing and water changes.The changes should never be more than 20% of the water volume. Well, 25% is probably OK.
The cloudiness is harmless,and probably is another bacteria %26quot;bloom%26quot; that will go away after the bacteria consume whatever it is they're feeding on. This may take some time(as much as 3 or 4 weeks). Keep doing the water changes until the ammonia tests at a non-toxic level and then watch for the Nitrate numbers to increase.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?The cloudy water is the beneficial bacteria colonizing. It should clear up on it's own in about a week or so.
I'd continue with the daily water changes, though that's most likely going to prolong the cycle, but you have to do it when cycling with fish or else the fish will most likely die. The whole cycle process will take anywhere from 8-12 weeks on average.
I wouldn't add anything like the zeolite to the tank, that'll remove the ammonia/cloudy water, that'll just make the cycle drag on longer.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?The hazy water is probably a bacteria bloom and it will run its course. Leave your filter as is and let the bacteria establish itself in sufficient quantities to take care of the excess ammonia. Start doing smaller less frequent water changes. The amount of water being changed is too much and again is not letting the aquarium get into equilibrium.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?You need to leave it alone and let it cycle %26amp; turn over before doing any water changes. Leave the fish in also as he will help with the cycle.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?What I would do:
Feed sparingly and continue 25% but every other day.
Leave the filter alone...
The days that you don't clean check the water with a testing kit for amonia peaks... if the amonia gets too high, or nitrites, change 15% of the water to bring it back down and then test again the next day... if on that day no spike in amonia or nitrite, leave it alone until it does.
So,
start water change everyother day and change on days you see a spike continue testing.
Then I would by Saturday, keep testing but try to leave alone for every 3 days then change 15%. If a spike, change again. And continue that way for the rest of the work week until you can build it up to the point that you only have to change once a week... I hope that helps and makes sense... the test kits aren't very expensive, just little test strips, I can get mine between 5 and 10 Euro's (dollars probably around the same). The cloudy water will settle down on it's own. Once the filter has established, if you want to add to your filter, that's fine, but you'll need to put the filter media in with the new filter because the beneficial bacteria is in the older filter media... uhhh... I tried... hope I helped! :-)
Should I just leave him in there for the time being?
Its a 2 1/2 gallon aquarium...and I have been doing 25% water changes daily. I put him in there 3 days ago. How long do you think it might take for the aquarium to stabilize?
thanks allHazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?Zeolites will remove ammonia thereby stopping the cycle(the bacteria live on ammonia and oxygen). Your job is to balance the ammonia level at a point that is not toxic to your fish,while still retaining enough ammonia to grow the bacteria colonies. This is done by frequent testing and water changes.The changes should never be more than 20% of the water volume. Well, 25% is probably OK.
The cloudiness is harmless,and probably is another bacteria %26quot;bloom%26quot; that will go away after the bacteria consume whatever it is they're feeding on. This may take some time(as much as 3 or 4 weeks). Keep doing the water changes until the ammonia tests at a non-toxic level and then watch for the Nitrate numbers to increase.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?The cloudy water is the beneficial bacteria colonizing. It should clear up on it's own in about a week or so.
I'd continue with the daily water changes, though that's most likely going to prolong the cycle, but you have to do it when cycling with fish or else the fish will most likely die. The whole cycle process will take anywhere from 8-12 weeks on average.
I wouldn't add anything like the zeolite to the tank, that'll remove the ammonia/cloudy water, that'll just make the cycle drag on longer.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?The hazy water is probably a bacteria bloom and it will run its course. Leave your filter as is and let the bacteria establish itself in sufficient quantities to take care of the excess ammonia. Start doing smaller less frequent water changes. The amount of water being changed is too much and again is not letting the aquarium get into equilibrium.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?You need to leave it alone and let it cycle %26amp; turn over before doing any water changes. Leave the fish in also as he will help with the cycle.Hazy water - new aquarium - will Zeolite filter help?What I would do:
Feed sparingly and continue 25% but every other day.
Leave the filter alone...
The days that you don't clean check the water with a testing kit for amonia peaks... if the amonia gets too high, or nitrites, change 15% of the water to bring it back down and then test again the next day... if on that day no spike in amonia or nitrite, leave it alone until it does.
So,
start water change everyother day and change on days you see a spike continue testing.
Then I would by Saturday, keep testing but try to leave alone for every 3 days then change 15%. If a spike, change again. And continue that way for the rest of the work week until you can build it up to the point that you only have to change once a week... I hope that helps and makes sense... the test kits aren't very expensive, just little test strips, I can get mine between 5 and 10 Euro's (dollars probably around the same). The cloudy water will settle down on it's own. Once the filter has established, if you want to add to your filter, that's fine, but you'll need to put the filter media in with the new filter because the beneficial bacteria is in the older filter media... uhhh... I tried... hope I helped! :-)
How long can my fish last without a water change?
How long do you think my goldfish can last without a water change? It lives in a bowl so it doesn't have a filter and i asked this guy from a pet shop if i needed one and he said it should stay fairly clean without one and that i shouldn't bother buying one. But i'm really busy so i don't have time to do partial water changes every day, i can only do whole water changes around every 3 days. But my goldfish is struggling from the lack of oxygen but i don't have time to change the water. How long before he just gives up?How long can my fish last without a water change?wow... that other answer seems to know NOTHING about fish...
goldfish don't belong in bowls. NO fish, belongs in a bowl.
goldfish get betwen 6%26quot; and 18%26quot; or more depending on the type and they produce a TON of waste. they can live 20yrs or more but in a bowl he'll be lucky to last a year.
return him unless you can get at least a 20gallon tank with a good filter and can change 25% once a week... and 25% every day or so for the first month while it cycles.
do some research next time. just remember, YOU could get a job at a pet store, do you feel you should be giving out advice on fish and pets? pet store employees are minimum wage retail workers, not specially trained specialists. ALWAYS do your OWN research before getting a pet.How long can my fish last without a water change?I had goldfish and I currently take care of goldfish that have water changes every two weeks to a month. My fish that I had when I was younger lived five years and the one that I currently care for (one just died) have lived for about five years. Both were in 10 gallon tanks with a filter: something to trap the extra food/waste (fibers/cotton), charcoal pellets and oxyginate the water (bubbles).. You can get a kit for this or buy the cotton, charcoal, pump and tubing and make your own. Those get dirty about every two weeks and need to be changed. Goldfish are dirty fish and really need this. If you clean the bowl every few days but keep some dirty gravel and water (they don't like it too clean) they should do fine (this will prevent shock too). Either would be low matinence if you're busy and goldfish adapt well to their environments. I would just take out some old water and put in fresh every day if you keep the bowl until you can do a %26quot;clean%26quot; (as mentioned above). It wouldn't take that long and give your fish a better chance!!!How long can my fish last without a water change?Hi Just a matter of days.
First of all doing a whole water changes is never a good ideal. You end up restarting the ammonia cycle over again each time you do a whole water change. Not only that but you also stress out your goldfish. Keeping goldfish in a bowl is never a good ideal ether. You see goldfish when taken care of properly can live to be over 30 years old %26amp; can grow to be 10 to 18 inches in size as adult fish. All fish need filtered tanks. The filter help to keep the tank clean, oxygenate the water %26amp; helps balanced the water quality. I would suggest that you get a bigger tank with a filter for your goldfish. At least 2 gallons of every inch of adult goldfish would be best. I would also do weekly water changes of 20 percent on the bigger tank.How long can my fish last without a water change?I don't think that a goldfish should run out of oxygen in a bowl all by itself for 3 days my golfish survived for 24-27 days without a water change then i changed it and it lived for another 2 years and is still living today
it only had to endure that because my sister was supposed to look after it
anyway i think that a water change is in order every 3-5 days just to be sure and don't worry if you miss it onceHow long can my fish last without a water change?Wow.. Well, I don't know about a goldfish, but I have a beta, and it's water gets changed every month or so? I have had it for 2 years now, it's still as vibrant and lively as it was when I bought it. Actually, it is in better shape because it was all pale and in less than 2 inches of water when I bought it.
Like I said, I don't know if goldfish are anything like betas, but I think they are heartier than the majority of fresh water fish. I always use plain %26quot;drinking water%26quot; for my fish bowl. Don't have to worry about any additives such as flouride, or anything else that might be in distilled or tap water.
Oh! And another helpful tip someone gave me. If you find your fish dead, and you know its been very recent, put a small block of ice in the bowl. Most of the time they snap right back to life. I was told it had something to do with the %26quot;oxygen%26quot;.
I don't know how that works exactly, but I thought you might find it interesting.
goldfish don't belong in bowls. NO fish, belongs in a bowl.
goldfish get betwen 6%26quot; and 18%26quot; or more depending on the type and they produce a TON of waste. they can live 20yrs or more but in a bowl he'll be lucky to last a year.
return him unless you can get at least a 20gallon tank with a good filter and can change 25% once a week... and 25% every day or so for the first month while it cycles.
do some research next time. just remember, YOU could get a job at a pet store, do you feel you should be giving out advice on fish and pets? pet store employees are minimum wage retail workers, not specially trained specialists. ALWAYS do your OWN research before getting a pet.How long can my fish last without a water change?I had goldfish and I currently take care of goldfish that have water changes every two weeks to a month. My fish that I had when I was younger lived five years and the one that I currently care for (one just died) have lived for about five years. Both were in 10 gallon tanks with a filter: something to trap the extra food/waste (fibers/cotton), charcoal pellets and oxyginate the water (bubbles).. You can get a kit for this or buy the cotton, charcoal, pump and tubing and make your own. Those get dirty about every two weeks and need to be changed. Goldfish are dirty fish and really need this. If you clean the bowl every few days but keep some dirty gravel and water (they don't like it too clean) they should do fine (this will prevent shock too). Either would be low matinence if you're busy and goldfish adapt well to their environments. I would just take out some old water and put in fresh every day if you keep the bowl until you can do a %26quot;clean%26quot; (as mentioned above). It wouldn't take that long and give your fish a better chance!!!How long can my fish last without a water change?Hi Just a matter of days.
First of all doing a whole water changes is never a good ideal. You end up restarting the ammonia cycle over again each time you do a whole water change. Not only that but you also stress out your goldfish. Keeping goldfish in a bowl is never a good ideal ether. You see goldfish when taken care of properly can live to be over 30 years old %26amp; can grow to be 10 to 18 inches in size as adult fish. All fish need filtered tanks. The filter help to keep the tank clean, oxygenate the water %26amp; helps balanced the water quality. I would suggest that you get a bigger tank with a filter for your goldfish. At least 2 gallons of every inch of adult goldfish would be best. I would also do weekly water changes of 20 percent on the bigger tank.How long can my fish last without a water change?I don't think that a goldfish should run out of oxygen in a bowl all by itself for 3 days my golfish survived for 24-27 days without a water change then i changed it and it lived for another 2 years and is still living today
it only had to endure that because my sister was supposed to look after it
anyway i think that a water change is in order every 3-5 days just to be sure and don't worry if you miss it onceHow long can my fish last without a water change?Wow.. Well, I don't know about a goldfish, but I have a beta, and it's water gets changed every month or so? I have had it for 2 years now, it's still as vibrant and lively as it was when I bought it. Actually, it is in better shape because it was all pale and in less than 2 inches of water when I bought it.
Like I said, I don't know if goldfish are anything like betas, but I think they are heartier than the majority of fresh water fish. I always use plain %26quot;drinking water%26quot; for my fish bowl. Don't have to worry about any additives such as flouride, or anything else that might be in distilled or tap water.
Oh! And another helpful tip someone gave me. If you find your fish dead, and you know its been very recent, put a small block of ice in the bowl. Most of the time they snap right back to life. I was told it had something to do with the %26quot;oxygen%26quot;.
I don't know how that works exactly, but I thought you might find it interesting.
How do i treat my goldfish? May have ulcers or parasite, i don't know. Please Help!?
Two of my oranda goldish is starting to show small red like spots near fins under the scales. One has red veins under the skin on one side of the body. I used Melafix and added salt which seem to work but new ones are still forming. They are in a 10gal tank with filter and i change water once a week. What do i do? What is it really? Is the fish abusing each other or is it something else? please help!How do i treat my goldfish? May have ulcers or parasite, i don't know. Please Help!?NO SALT! Salt and goldies don't mix and will make matters worse. They have septacemia which is caused by poor water. Ditch the meds, 25% water change now then in two days. Septacemia is caused by poor water conditions, sorry. You need to be keeping them on a weekly maintenance schedule of a 25% water change, high protein diet including fresh green veggies.
NO salt. Salt makes everything with a goldfish worse. Salt interfears with a freshwater fish's ability to utilize the water they absorb for their organs. Adding salt hinders the ability of a goldfish to not only digest foods, but produce waste. Check the temps. Lower them if you have to. Test your water.
Check your filter and your temperature.How do i treat my goldfish? May have ulcers or parasite, i don't know. Please Help!?It sounds like they have a disease - bacterial or a fungus.
If you have a good pet store where they specialize in fish they might be able to tell you more and to recommend something to treat them with.
However, if they are inexpensive goldfish you might want to get rid of them, disinfect your aquarium and equipment, and get some fresh ones as they don't cost much and the medicine may cost more than the fish.
Alternatively you might try separating the infected ones to a hospital tank. It could be that there is something in your tank that they are reacting to.
NO salt. Salt makes everything with a goldfish worse. Salt interfears with a freshwater fish's ability to utilize the water they absorb for their organs. Adding salt hinders the ability of a goldfish to not only digest foods, but produce waste. Check the temps. Lower them if you have to. Test your water.
Check your filter and your temperature.How do i treat my goldfish? May have ulcers or parasite, i don't know. Please Help!?It sounds like they have a disease - bacterial or a fungus.
If you have a good pet store where they specialize in fish they might be able to tell you more and to recommend something to treat them with.
However, if they are inexpensive goldfish you might want to get rid of them, disinfect your aquarium and equipment, and get some fresh ones as they don't cost much and the medicine may cost more than the fish.
Alternatively you might try separating the infected ones to a hospital tank. It could be that there is something in your tank that they are reacting to.
My 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?
Hi everyone. I have a 5 gallon fish tank, which I got in January. Just the other day the water filter (I guess motor) start making weird noises, so I turned it off and but a new filter cartridge in and turned it back on. It completely stopped working. It makes no noise and is obviously not filtering. I tried adding more water or moving around the filter cartridge but nothing works. People tell me those things don't usually die so quickly. Do you think its clogged? Can I fix it (and if I can, how do I?) or do I need to just by a new one?
Thanks!
Oh and I always change the filter cartridge every 2-3 weeks, and clean the gravel with a vacuum every Sunday.My 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?The motor could have burned up, or something may be caught in the impeller. Have you taken it apart yet?
If that filter has indeed kicked the bucket, I would suggest the mini internal filter meant for 1-5 gallon tanks now sold at Petsmart.My 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?see if you can take it back or replace it say it was broken if not start saving up your money for a new oneMy 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?fill hte tank up more mine does it if the water is to low
Thanks!
Oh and I always change the filter cartridge every 2-3 weeks, and clean the gravel with a vacuum every Sunday.My 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?The motor could have burned up, or something may be caught in the impeller. Have you taken it apart yet?
If that filter has indeed kicked the bucket, I would suggest the mini internal filter meant for 1-5 gallon tanks now sold at Petsmart.My 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?see if you can take it back or replace it say it was broken if not start saving up your money for a new oneMy 5 gallon fish tank water filter is messed up?fill hte tank up more mine does it if the water is to low
HELP! Had to a 100% Water Change, need to recycle the tank?
Hello. I've had a 10 gallon tank with my goldfish in it for about a month or two. Just recently, I had finnaly completed cycling of my tank. The ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates were at constant great levels. Until, my cousin put a HANDFULL of goldfish flakes in the tank. In order to clean the water since all of that food would inevitably rot and/or the fish would eat it's self to death, we did a emergency 100% water change. But now, I've got a uncycled tank. Since the filter cartridge on my Top Fin 10 is getting old, we just washed it recently, I've decided I was going to get the fish a bio wheel but since we have to recycle the tank now anyways now I'm defiantly going to get it. So my question is, did I lose all of my bacteria? The ornaments were also washed as well as the filter. They were not washed with soap of course by the way. How long will it take to recycle the tank and what should I get to help speed up the process?HELP! Had to a 100% Water Change, need to recycle the tank?You can check if you are still cycled. Test the water for ammonia, if you have any you are going through a mini cycle, if it is still 0 you kept the bacteria. Much of it is in the gravel, and as long as you didn't rinse it, you should be fairly OK. Test to be sure.
If you have fish or are adding ammonia, and the tank is not cycled, you should get a reading.HELP! Had to a 100% Water Change, need to recycle the tank?Although the gravel and ornaments do contain beneficial bacteria, it really depends what you washed the filter in. If you washed it in tap water, then yes, you will need to re cycle the tank. If you washed it in old tank water, as you always should, then it'll probably be ok, just do more frequent water changes for a few months in case of ammonia spikes.
In the case of a full recycle, there isn't much you can do to speed it up, just monitor the ammonia and nitrite levels and do water changes once or twice a week. Without fish the process would be faster, but you can't expose the goldfish to the toxic levels of ammonia needed to cycle faster.migrating existing portal healthy hair
If you have fish or are adding ammonia, and the tank is not cycled, you should get a reading.HELP! Had to a 100% Water Change, need to recycle the tank?Although the gravel and ornaments do contain beneficial bacteria, it really depends what you washed the filter in. If you washed it in tap water, then yes, you will need to re cycle the tank. If you washed it in old tank water, as you always should, then it'll probably be ok, just do more frequent water changes for a few months in case of ammonia spikes.
In the case of a full recycle, there isn't much you can do to speed it up, just monitor the ammonia and nitrite levels and do water changes once or twice a week. Without fish the process would be faster, but you can't expose the goldfish to the toxic levels of ammonia needed to cycle faster.
Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?
I understand the concept of water cycling and build up bacteria in a filter. In some cases fishless cycling can take more than a week.
Aquarium manual suggests to replace filter every 2-4 weeks (I bought 5 gallons Eclipse Corner 5 tank).
If I was to spend a week to do a good fishless cycling and then replace a filter in another week or two, I檇 lose my bacteria with that filter unless by that time I will have enough bacteria in the aquarium, not just filter?Am I missing something? How often do you change filters?
Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?Every week I take my filter and spray it with a hose to get the junk off. It works nice. I get new ones every year or so.Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?You shouldn't have to actually replace your filter media that often. Of course the manufacturer wants you to as they are in the business of selling replacements! You can just rinse the filter media out in some clean, conditioned water once a month. That will keep the beneficial bacteria alive. You shouldn't have to actually replace the filter media more than once a year, or every 6 months if your tank is crowded. There is beneficial bacteria in the gravel, on the decorations and even on the sides of your tank. Basically, it colonizes every surface of the tank, it just prefers the more porous, aerated place provided by the filter media. So changing the filter will only kill some, not all, of the bacteria. Just make sure you never clean your decorations at the same time as you replace your filter media.Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?Depending on the type of filter, and the quality of the water in your tank, number of fish, etc. you should change the filter about once a month. Bacteria will build up in the gravel of your tank, and the filter itself not just in the filter medium, so you could change it more often if you need to. I usually just change mine whenever the flow starts to get a little irregular. Be careful about overcrowding in such a small aquarium. You should have 1%26quot; of fish per gallon.
Aquarium manual suggests to replace filter every 2-4 weeks (I bought 5 gallons Eclipse Corner 5 tank).
If I was to spend a week to do a good fishless cycling and then replace a filter in another week or two, I檇 lose my bacteria with that filter unless by that time I will have enough bacteria in the aquarium, not just filter?Am I missing something? How often do you change filters?
Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?Every week I take my filter and spray it with a hose to get the junk off. It works nice. I get new ones every year or so.Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?You shouldn't have to actually replace your filter media that often. Of course the manufacturer wants you to as they are in the business of selling replacements! You can just rinse the filter media out in some clean, conditioned water once a month. That will keep the beneficial bacteria alive. You shouldn't have to actually replace the filter media more than once a year, or every 6 months if your tank is crowded. There is beneficial bacteria in the gravel, on the decorations and even on the sides of your tank. Basically, it colonizes every surface of the tank, it just prefers the more porous, aerated place provided by the filter media. So changing the filter will only kill some, not all, of the bacteria. Just make sure you never clean your decorations at the same time as you replace your filter media.Water cycling, aquarium manual suggests to replace filter to often?Depending on the type of filter, and the quality of the water in your tank, number of fish, etc. you should change the filter about once a month. Bacteria will build up in the gravel of your tank, and the filter itself not just in the filter medium, so you could change it more often if you need to. I usually just change mine whenever the flow starts to get a little irregular. Be careful about overcrowding in such a small aquarium. You should have 1%26quot; of fish per gallon.
How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?
I have a 20 gallon tank, stocked as follows:
1 swordtail
1 molly
1 pleco
2 glass catfish
3 brilliant rasboras
4 ghost shrimp
I'm wondering how often I ought to do water changes (25%). Also, when I do water changes, what do I need to do to make the water safe for my fish? My tap water is extremely hard, and contains lots of chemicals. I have a PUR filter on the tap -- does that make the water safe for fish, or do I have to take other steps?How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Once a week should be fine, but it wouldn't hurt to do an extra every so often. PUR filters will keep the water safe for the fish so long as it's fresh. Otherwise, just grab some dechlorinator and put it in the water before or right after you put it in the tank and it'll be fine.
On a side note, if that Pleco is a Common Pleco, it will outgrow the tank it's in. Common Plecos can get over a foot long. Just some words of caution.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Change the water once a week for a healthy fish living. There also drops you can buy. Tap water is not safe for your fish.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Well you should change the water in your tank once a week. Tap water is really hard on fish and on the tank expecially if it is city water because they put a lot of chemicals in it. But there is some stuff you can buy to put in your tank that will get rid of the bad chemicals in your tank water.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?You need to change 10-25% of the water at least once or twice a week. Some tap water is too hard for fish, you might want to run it through your filter into a container and let it sit for 24 hours before changing the water.
Make sure you have a PH and Ammonia testing kit to test the water in the tank and the one you are going to put in.
There are chemicals to help improve the water quality for your fish, but be very careful, some can be more harmful and will wind up killing your fish, especially the ammonia control ones. Best luck.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Tap water is not safe for fish. The chlorine will kill even goldfish. You can get chlorine neutralizer drops at the pet store or leave the tap water out in buckets for at least 48 hours. If you clean your filter every 2 days, you may only need a 25% change once a month.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?A 25% water change every week to 10 days is great. I have 23 tanks up and running right now and I do 30% every two weeks and every 4 days on the tanks with baby fish (fry) in them. It takes me about 3-4 hours when I buckle down and just do it...
My water is also hard 7.4 pH out of the tap and all I do is add DeChlor drops to remove the chlorine and chloramine that the water company puts in to kill bacteria.
You have a good mix of fish there, I bet it is a good looking active tank. I also have shrimp (6 different varieties). I like the crustaceans.
BTW, a PUR filter does not remove disolved chemicals like chlorine.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?You should do 25% water changes once every 2 weeks. Extremely hard water can be resolved thru peat filtration. You should not use tap water at all as the chlorine in it may kill the fish. However, some pet stores sell dechlorinator.
You should not keep only 2 glass catfish. They will pine away and die. Get at least 5.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?I would step the 25% to a 50-70% water changes weekly the cleaner the water the better remember your fish are swimming in thier own feces and urine and with that many fish the waste can add up quick also you can go to your local pet shop and but a dechrinator to make the tap water safe for your fish I would not use any other chemicalsHow often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Once a week is best for the health of your fish. I have two HUGE goldfish that tend to dirty their water 2 days after I clean it....so I clean them every week. Just make sure you add water conditioner, purifier, etc...don't add alot, add whatever the directions say. You can to to the petstore where you got them and ask for cleaning tips also
1 swordtail
1 molly
1 pleco
2 glass catfish
3 brilliant rasboras
4 ghost shrimp
I'm wondering how often I ought to do water changes (25%). Also, when I do water changes, what do I need to do to make the water safe for my fish? My tap water is extremely hard, and contains lots of chemicals. I have a PUR filter on the tap -- does that make the water safe for fish, or do I have to take other steps?How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Once a week should be fine, but it wouldn't hurt to do an extra every so often. PUR filters will keep the water safe for the fish so long as it's fresh. Otherwise, just grab some dechlorinator and put it in the water before or right after you put it in the tank and it'll be fine.
On a side note, if that Pleco is a Common Pleco, it will outgrow the tank it's in. Common Plecos can get over a foot long. Just some words of caution.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Change the water once a week for a healthy fish living. There also drops you can buy. Tap water is not safe for your fish.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Well you should change the water in your tank once a week. Tap water is really hard on fish and on the tank expecially if it is city water because they put a lot of chemicals in it. But there is some stuff you can buy to put in your tank that will get rid of the bad chemicals in your tank water.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?You need to change 10-25% of the water at least once or twice a week. Some tap water is too hard for fish, you might want to run it through your filter into a container and let it sit for 24 hours before changing the water.
Make sure you have a PH and Ammonia testing kit to test the water in the tank and the one you are going to put in.
There are chemicals to help improve the water quality for your fish, but be very careful, some can be more harmful and will wind up killing your fish, especially the ammonia control ones. Best luck.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Tap water is not safe for fish. The chlorine will kill even goldfish. You can get chlorine neutralizer drops at the pet store or leave the tap water out in buckets for at least 48 hours. If you clean your filter every 2 days, you may only need a 25% change once a month.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?A 25% water change every week to 10 days is great. I have 23 tanks up and running right now and I do 30% every two weeks and every 4 days on the tanks with baby fish (fry) in them. It takes me about 3-4 hours when I buckle down and just do it...
My water is also hard 7.4 pH out of the tap and all I do is add DeChlor drops to remove the chlorine and chloramine that the water company puts in to kill bacteria.
You have a good mix of fish there, I bet it is a good looking active tank. I also have shrimp (6 different varieties). I like the crustaceans.
BTW, a PUR filter does not remove disolved chemicals like chlorine.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?You should do 25% water changes once every 2 weeks. Extremely hard water can be resolved thru peat filtration. You should not use tap water at all as the chlorine in it may kill the fish. However, some pet stores sell dechlorinator.
You should not keep only 2 glass catfish. They will pine away and die. Get at least 5.How often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?I would step the 25% to a 50-70% water changes weekly the cleaner the water the better remember your fish are swimming in thier own feces and urine and with that many fish the waste can add up quick also you can go to your local pet shop and but a dechrinator to make the tap water safe for your fish I would not use any other chemicalsHow often should I do water changes? Is my tap water safe for fish?Once a week is best for the health of your fish. I have two HUGE goldfish that tend to dirty their water 2 days after I clean it....so I clean them every week. Just make sure you add water conditioner, purifier, etc...don't add alot, add whatever the directions say. You can to to the petstore where you got them and ask for cleaning tips also
Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?
Hi guys,
My algae eater has been floating at the bottom of the tank, most of the time he is upside down or sideways. This has been going on for about 3-4 days. I thought he was close to dying but he is still hanging in. I did a water and filter change and everything is in order chemically and all my other fish are doing fine? Is it possible he could have swallowed a rock or does anyone have any ideas why he is doing this and how I can help him?
Thanks,
Belinda~Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?Several things were left out of this explanation, first is he attached to anything? Second is he moving or just sitting still?
If the answer to to the first is yes, then no worries this is normal behavior. Second if he is just laying on the bottom and not moving then this could be several things. One he can have a swim bladder issue. It can also be a swim bladder disease. These can be corrected. I would set up a hospital tank and leave it set up. It is easier to medicate just the fish that are affected rather then putting all your fish in medication. It is similar to living with a family if one member is sick everyone does not take medicine. I hope that this was helpful, good luck and have fun that is what this hobby is all about.Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?hi he sounds like hes got swim bladder you can buy some treatment for it or put the insides of a pea in there hopefully he will eat it good luckAlgae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?The same thing happed to my old fish. I'm sorry but there is a huge chance he will die soon.
My algae eater has been floating at the bottom of the tank, most of the time he is upside down or sideways. This has been going on for about 3-4 days. I thought he was close to dying but he is still hanging in. I did a water and filter change and everything is in order chemically and all my other fish are doing fine? Is it possible he could have swallowed a rock or does anyone have any ideas why he is doing this and how I can help him?
Thanks,
Belinda~Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?Several things were left out of this explanation, first is he attached to anything? Second is he moving or just sitting still?
If the answer to to the first is yes, then no worries this is normal behavior. Second if he is just laying on the bottom and not moving then this could be several things. One he can have a swim bladder issue. It can also be a swim bladder disease. These can be corrected. I would set up a hospital tank and leave it set up. It is easier to medicate just the fish that are affected rather then putting all your fish in medication. It is similar to living with a family if one member is sick everyone does not take medicine. I hope that this was helpful, good luck and have fun that is what this hobby is all about.Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?hi he sounds like hes got swim bladder you can buy some treatment for it or put the insides of a pea in there hopefully he will eat it good luckAlgae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?The same thing happed to my old fish. I'm sorry but there is a huge chance he will die soon.
How long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12"+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?
how long would it take if i had perfect care of it, like tank size and food, water changes filters.. etc
THANK YOUHow long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?A comet goldfish will grow approximately 6%26quot; its first year of life. By the second year it will only grow another 2-3 inches then be fully grown by maturity at 3. that is to say they are housed properly. A comet rarely grows much more than 12%26quot;.
A common would be the same and would take about 3 years to reach 12-14 inches. His/her growth rate will slow but he will keep growing.
Mind you that genetics, food, housing and care (mostly genetics) will determine the overall growth rate.How long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?They do continue to grow their entire lives, though...just at a much reduced rate. I have a 12%26quot;+ comet in my care that is about 8 years old. Couldn't tell you how long he's been that large, though.How long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?Forever I think...Comets only grow to about 6 inches. You might want koi.
THANK YOUHow long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?A comet goldfish will grow approximately 6%26quot; its first year of life. By the second year it will only grow another 2-3 inches then be fully grown by maturity at 3. that is to say they are housed properly. A comet rarely grows much more than 12%26quot;.
A common would be the same and would take about 3 years to reach 12-14 inches. His/her growth rate will slow but he will keep growing.
Mind you that genetics, food, housing and care (mostly genetics) will determine the overall growth rate.How long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?They do continue to grow their entire lives, though...just at a much reduced rate. I have a 12%26quot;+ comet in my care that is about 8 years old. Couldn't tell you how long he's been that large, though.How long do goldfish {with perfect health and care} take to get to be over a foot 12%26quot;+ COMET/COMMON VARIETY'S?Forever I think...Comets only grow to about 6 inches. You might want koi.
How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?
I've changed the filter and the water still tastes bad. I have a baking soda container in the fridge to take out some of the odors, but I think it might be getting to the water now. Help me out! The water is nasty!!How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?the pipe may have a mineral buildup and making the water taste that wayHow can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?Put a few drops of lemon in the water.How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?Just a guess, but all I can say is run out a whole bunch of glasses--a whole bunch--and see if that helps. If you changed the filters, I don't know what could be causing the bad taste unless that little copper pipe is somehow corrupted. I guess if you feel ambitious you could try changing that out.How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?If it was a carbon filter, you need to run several gallons through the system before you drink the water. That will flush out all the extra carbon particles. Good luck.How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?try and take the water selector unit apart, You know where the ice and water comes out, It may be mold in there and causing the bad taste, you may be surprisedHow can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?Hate to do this to you but when you changed the filter did you purge the water line or simply reinstall a new filter I allways rince out the old filter container or it will contaminate the new filter like a -[sorry for the comparison]- tampon.How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?I have seen this problem over and over. What is happening is the water is filtered before it gets to the refrigerator for chilling. Filters that remove chemicals in the water also remove chlorine. Chlorine is what kills the algae and bacteria in the water. A low consumption rate of water and you will get the bacteria growth. Some refrigerators (If the filter is inside the refrigerator section) have a bypass plug that allows to run the water without a filter. Run unfiltered water through the reservoir for a week or two. After that reinstall the filter and flush the system. If your family uses the dispenser infrequently then run a couple of gallons through every two weeks.How can I take the bad taste out of my refrigerator water?Have you used a Home Water Test kit to test the water? Find out what you have in the water and that will help you fix it. Knowing whats in your water is the first step. I bought a complete HOME water quality test kit online at www.sensafe.com. It tests for the most common contaminates in drinking water. It was very helpful and I learned I had heavy metals and nitrates in my water. I also identified what kind of filter I needed so MY WATER TASTES GREAT! And it is healthy too.how to with diagrams AJAX in .net
Persistent algae problem with tank water?
I have had a 10 gallon tank for almost a year now. I currently have a Betta, two long finned tetras and two gold algae eaters. (Tank temp-79 degrees, filter changes now every two weeks, tank is NOT in direct sun light.) My problem started in August when I got the gold algae eaters. Someone new at the Aquarium I go to told me to put two algae pellets per week into my tank for my algae eaters. I quit after I noticed the water going green and threw them out. Since then I have done daily 10% water changes for almost a month (per fish store recs) left the light off during this time for the most part, went to 25% water changes about 1-2 times per week after awhile, and even put in a new tank stabilizer for a week (per store recs again). Thought we were getting somewhere, but the minute I stop doing frequent water changes the water starts to turn green within a week or so. I am at a complete loss. I have done EVERYTHING my fish store has told me. NOTHING is working. How dangerous would it be to completely re-cycle my tank??? I cannot stand doing water changes anymore like this to just have nothing work. It' s been 4 months now....come on! SERIOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE, answers only please. No guessing. Thanks!Persistent algae problem with tank water?If you don't have any live plants in your tank, leave the lights off completely for several weeks. The algae need it to thrive and will certainly die without it. If your tank is no where near direct sunlight you should see improvement. Your fish don't need light and will be fine with the ambient light from the room.
If the water is green, a good way to clear it up is by using willow branches or barley straw. I personally have never tried this but there is plenty of literature about this online.
I would stop using any %26quot;stabilizers%26quot; and chemicals in your water. There are algaecides, but I don't recommend them
Below is a link for the willow branch method. Worth a shot!
Feel free to e-mail me with questions and good luck!
If the water is green, a good way to clear it up is by using willow branches or barley straw. I personally have never tried this but there is plenty of literature about this online.
I would stop using any %26quot;stabilizers%26quot; and chemicals in your water. There are algaecides, but I don't recommend them
Below is a link for the willow branch method. Worth a shot!
Feel free to e-mail me with questions and good luck!
Water change?
I have a 3 gallon tank, a filter, heater and a Betta fish. I was just wondering how often would I need to do a partial water change? And a full water change?Water change?You only need to do a 25% water change once per week. Never a full water change. This will force the tank to %26quot;recycle%26quot;.Water change?I would say change 1/2 to 1 gallon of the water weekly!Water change?about one third of the water weekly and be careful not to overfeed-you should never ever do a total water change-it's very stressful for your fish and could even kill itWater change?I wouldn't ever do complete water changes. They will screw up your fish. They can't handle drastic water changes in a short period of time. As long as you do a good weekly water change and keep the tank clean it should not need full changes. Remember to always let the water sit out for at least 24 hours before you put it in the tank to not only aerate it, but to de-chlorinate it.Water change?with filter in tank, change monthly on half tank of waterWater change?a gallon or a little less than that...every week...and vacuum the gravel..you could use a siphon to vacuum the gravel while changing the water...you get them pretty cheap 4-5 bucks at any pet store..works best..and since you have a filter I would recommend a full water change...that could stress your betta...
Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?
I have a 30 gallon Biocube with one Oranda and a Placy for the algea in there both fish are new, as I've only had them for a month. I have two plastic plants and a rock, and large polished stone gravel for the bedding, all items were purchased at Petco. I have to do 50% water changes 3 times a week just to keep the water somewhat attractive. If I do not do this, I have putrid smelling, pond-scum green water. I'm changing my filter about once every two weeks, and the label says they should last 4-6 weeks. I use chemicals that make tap-water safe for aquarium use. The goldfish food is Wardley's slow sinking goldfish crumbles.
What is happening and how do I fix this?
P.S. The fish show no signs of stress or agitation.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?more filtration, less lighting, less feeding.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?You should get an aerator and a cory cat fish. get 1 or 2 REAL plants and don't change your filter so often. try getting a fish travel container and put your fish in there for a little bit while you clean ALL of you water your plastic plants, and your gravel. also get a snailWhy does my aquariam water keep turning green?you should know your %26quot;placy%26quot; real name plecostomus algae eater will reach 6 foot in length and can live for up to 40 years.
you are doing water changes to often. you also dont have goldfish in the tank. why are you feeding a pleco+an oranda goldfish food? the tank light should not be kept on more then 8 hours a day or else the algae build up will be to fast.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Less food to start with, Don't change the filter so much. The good bacteria needs about a month to start up, by changing the filter and the water so often you not giving it a chance. Also try an ammonia filter for the first month or so, it acts like a booster.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?you have to have a filter. filters suck up everything like food your fish dont eat and theyre waste its always good to have a filter for your fish.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?It sounds to me like your tank is getting too much light which causes algae growth and that your tank is constantly cycling to establish the good bacteria needed to keep your fish happy and healthy
Below is an excerpt from fishyou which explains whats going on when you first set up your tank and let it cycle:
%26quot;Aquarium cycling actually refers to the nitrogen cycle. It is a process where waste products from your fish converts from harmful chemicals to harmless chemicals, naturally! %26quot;
You will need to take your plecy back to the petshop eventually as it will be too big for a 30 gal tank. Also, you will need a way to test the water for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph. The test strips seem cheap enough at first but I can tell you from experience your better off just purchasing the professional test kit. It will save you a lot of money in the end.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Ideally, you shouldn't be keeping the goldfish and plec together, due to differing temperature requirements. Despite popular belief, very few plecs will consume algae and many starve to death as some species require meaty foods.
Is your tank exposed to natural sunlight? Do you have any form of artificial lighting over the tank? If so, how long are the lights on for each day? Too much light will feed free-floating algae cells, resulting in green water.
When you clean the filter, are you replacing the biological filter media? If you are, then you shouldn't be doing. By constantly replacing the biological media you are plunging the tank back into the cycling process. This can result in poor water quality, which may be making the algae even worse. Has the filter actually been cycled before the fish were introduced?
I would cut out the food for a while and do some reading on fishless cycling and water quality. In the meantime, keep up with the water changes.
What is happening and how do I fix this?
P.S. The fish show no signs of stress or agitation.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?more filtration, less lighting, less feeding.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?You should get an aerator and a cory cat fish. get 1 or 2 REAL plants and don't change your filter so often. try getting a fish travel container and put your fish in there for a little bit while you clean ALL of you water your plastic plants, and your gravel. also get a snailWhy does my aquariam water keep turning green?you should know your %26quot;placy%26quot; real name plecostomus algae eater will reach 6 foot in length and can live for up to 40 years.
you are doing water changes to often. you also dont have goldfish in the tank. why are you feeding a pleco+an oranda goldfish food? the tank light should not be kept on more then 8 hours a day or else the algae build up will be to fast.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Less food to start with, Don't change the filter so much. The good bacteria needs about a month to start up, by changing the filter and the water so often you not giving it a chance. Also try an ammonia filter for the first month or so, it acts like a booster.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?you have to have a filter. filters suck up everything like food your fish dont eat and theyre waste its always good to have a filter for your fish.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?It sounds to me like your tank is getting too much light which causes algae growth and that your tank is constantly cycling to establish the good bacteria needed to keep your fish happy and healthy
Below is an excerpt from fishyou which explains whats going on when you first set up your tank and let it cycle:
%26quot;Aquarium cycling actually refers to the nitrogen cycle. It is a process where waste products from your fish converts from harmful chemicals to harmless chemicals, naturally! %26quot;
You will need to take your plecy back to the petshop eventually as it will be too big for a 30 gal tank. Also, you will need a way to test the water for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph. The test strips seem cheap enough at first but I can tell you from experience your better off just purchasing the professional test kit. It will save you a lot of money in the end.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Ideally, you shouldn't be keeping the goldfish and plec together, due to differing temperature requirements. Despite popular belief, very few plecs will consume algae and many starve to death as some species require meaty foods.
Is your tank exposed to natural sunlight? Do you have any form of artificial lighting over the tank? If so, how long are the lights on for each day? Too much light will feed free-floating algae cells, resulting in green water.
When you clean the filter, are you replacing the biological filter media? If you are, then you shouldn't be doing. By constantly replacing the biological media you are plunging the tank back into the cycling process. This can result in poor water quality, which may be making the algae even worse. Has the filter actually been cycled before the fish were introduced?
I would cut out the food for a while and do some reading on fishless cycling and water quality. In the meantime, keep up with the water changes.
How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???
I have one red eared slider turtle, about 9 mos old in a 20 gallon aquarium with heater and all necessary lighting. After MANY different filter purchases I now have a Fluval 205 canister filter which worked awesome at first. It has the 3 chambers with the top 2 being the biomax and the bottom being the carbon and it also has the 4 sponge/foam filters in it. It lasted a month without me having to change the water and it stayed crystal clear. Since the first change, the water gets cloudy now after 2-3 days. I've torn the entire thing apart cleaning the hosing and all and doing partial water changes but for some reason it gets so cloudy within a few days I can't even see my turtle (Rocky) anymore. I desperately need some help as to what I'm doing wrong! Please help me and Rocky!!!How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???%26quot;Remember it takes 4-6 weeks to build up bacterial colonies, so make sure you do a large water change AT LEAST weekly until your tank cycles.%26quot; (http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Article
This is pretty common. Just do water changes periodically until the bacteria colonies are established.How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???for one the tank is too small for your turtle! it might just be your water, I use fluval filters in my turtle tanks and I change 70 % of the water each month and my water stays crystal clear. take the water to the pet store and see whats going on. or go buy the stuff to put in your tank that takes away cloudy waterHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???put white pebbles in thereHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???Do not clean out your filter like that. Once a month squeeze out the sponges in dirty tank water. Remove all food particles or uneaten food every day. Do a 50% water change twice a week and try to get the turtle a larger tank. They live a long time (25y+) and produce a lot of waste. They need a good space to get out of the water and bask in a good heat lamp and uv light.
There is a lot of bad advice about turtles out there, and the worst is usually from the place that you bought it, or from that chelsey c person, don't do what she said.How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???u talk smart and lots, me no kno wat u say, can i have hintsHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???Change your water in your tank monthly. Completely dump it out and start fresh. The same time you do this, buy new filter cartridges, and put them in. Every two weeks, take out your cartridges and wash them in your sink to get rid of any bacteria and algae build ups, then put them back in until it is time to clean everything again.
Unfortunatly, you will need to take the houseing and everythnig apart every month (or so) and clean it, as much of a pain as this is. Turtles (im sure you know this) are really messy eaters, and any left over food goes into the filter...and his %26quot;waste products%26quot;. lol.
there isn't good bacteria eating the bad bacteria... dirty water will mess up your turtles eyes and possibly cause blindness, so make sure you do your %26quot;once-a-monther%26quot;. The bacteria gets in your turtles eyes when he is submerged and stays in there and causes infections that are hard to get rid of and cause blindness if left untreated.
hope this helps you out!How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???It is probably beneficial bacteria attacking the bad bacteria in your water. Everytime you do a water change they will multiply and start cleaning your water. If you leave the water alone for a while when this happens it will probably go away after a day or so.. If it doesn't take a sample of your water to the pet store so they can test it. It could be something like ich
This is pretty common. Just do water changes periodically until the bacteria colonies are established.How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???for one the tank is too small for your turtle! it might just be your water, I use fluval filters in my turtle tanks and I change 70 % of the water each month and my water stays crystal clear. take the water to the pet store and see whats going on. or go buy the stuff to put in your tank that takes away cloudy waterHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???put white pebbles in thereHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???Do not clean out your filter like that. Once a month squeeze out the sponges in dirty tank water. Remove all food particles or uneaten food every day. Do a 50% water change twice a week and try to get the turtle a larger tank. They live a long time (25y+) and produce a lot of waste. They need a good space to get out of the water and bask in a good heat lamp and uv light.
There is a lot of bad advice about turtles out there, and the worst is usually from the place that you bought it, or from that chelsey c person, don't do what she said.How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???u talk smart and lots, me no kno wat u say, can i have hintsHow Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???Change your water in your tank monthly. Completely dump it out and start fresh. The same time you do this, buy new filter cartridges, and put them in. Every two weeks, take out your cartridges and wash them in your sink to get rid of any bacteria and algae build ups, then put them back in until it is time to clean everything again.
Unfortunatly, you will need to take the houseing and everythnig apart every month (or so) and clean it, as much of a pain as this is. Turtles (im sure you know this) are really messy eaters, and any left over food goes into the filter...and his %26quot;waste products%26quot;. lol.
there isn't good bacteria eating the bad bacteria... dirty water will mess up your turtles eyes and possibly cause blindness, so make sure you do your %26quot;once-a-monther%26quot;. The bacteria gets in your turtles eyes when he is submerged and stays in there and causes infections that are hard to get rid of and cause blindness if left untreated.
hope this helps you out!How Do I Get Rid Of The Cloudy Water In My Turtle Tank???It is probably beneficial bacteria attacking the bad bacteria in your water. Everytime you do a water change they will multiply and start cleaning your water. If you leave the water alone for a while when this happens it will probably go away after a day or so.. If it doesn't take a sample of your water to the pet store so they can test it. It could be something like ich
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