Friday, June 3, 2011
How many pounds of gravel should i put in my 5 gallon fish tank?
I need lots of info on how to change water, wash filter, and feed my 4 gold fish???? dont forget the gravel question!!!How many pounds of gravel should i put in my 5 gallon fish tank?4 goldfish!!!! Goldfish get 6-12 inches long and your would need a 50-150 gallon tank so you may wanna skip them and get a betta with heater also 5lbs of gravel should be plenty enough. Also changing water is easy especially is you have a gravel filter and change 25% of the water once a week and you'll be ok but if you really wouldn't wanna see your goldfish die very painfully(they will get stunted in a 5 gallon their organs keep growing while the body stops growing) I would get a happy betta and maybe 3 cories to clean the bottomHow many pounds of gravel should i put in my 5 gallon fish tank?I good rule of thumb is 1-1.5 pounds of gravel per gallon, so you should be good with 5-6 pounds of gravelHow many pounds of gravel should i put in my 5 gallon fish tank?you need 5 pounds of gravel and you never wash your filter you only buy new ones and change it also get rid of the goldfish there going to die in there anywayHow many pounds of gravel should i put in my 5 gallon fish tank?an inch high of gravel is good. dont change all the water. maybe less than 50%. wash filter probably every week to 2 weeks. flakes?
How often should I change the water in my fish tank?
I have two small goldfish in a two gallon tank. It doesn't have a filter, just a bubbler/air pump. Right now I'm changing the water about every three days, but I wanted to know if I really have to change it that much.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?Gold fish, like most fish, require 20-30% of the water changed per week. This is with a filter. Really, Goldfish grow big and will need a larger tank, they also really need a filter. These fish are %26quot;messy%26quot; and require frequent substrate vacumes and the regular water changes as I've mentioned above.
Good luck and happy fish keeping ! :)How often should I change the water in my fish tank?i change the water every month but i have a filterHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?what you r doing now is fine.
u should change the water every 3-7 days.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?i have a 2.5 gallon with a betta fish in it and i only chnage it 1 time every 2 weeks.
you dont have to change it every 3 days...try once a week.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?With a tank that size that has two goldfish in it, you should be changing the water daily. Goldfish are messy, messy fish whose waste produces a lot of poisonous ammonia, more so than your average tetra or betta. Even a small amount of ammonia will kill your fish, or at the very least leave them susceptible to nasty diseases. With a filter, you could go for three or four days without changing the water, but ideally, you should work on moving your fish into a larger tank - 10 gallons per goldfish is an absolute minimum, some even go so far as to say 20 gallons per fish. In an appropriate-sized tank, partial (10-25% volume) water changes are only needed weekly, with maybe a full change every six months or so. With good care and plenty of swimming room a goldfish can live for well over 10 years, and grow to be over 8 inches long.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?Every 3 days is fine but for goldfish....you have to buy a Filter sooner cuz they are dirty fishies....How often should I change the water in my fish tank?Your goldfish will have misserably terrible live living in that little of a tank. They need to be in atleast a 20 gallon tank with a filter that is running 200gph. Check out thegab.org to see how to properly take care of your goldfish and to see how pretty and big goldfish can get. So for the mean time until you go get your bigger tank. Change the water daily and make sure the new, fesh, dechlorinated water is the same temp as the water they where in.http://www.thegab.org/Articles/GoldfishBHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?1/2 of the water once a week full cleanout every month or twoHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?i change the water in my fish tank when ever it gets dirty or cloudy.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?if you get a good filter you will only have to clean the tank every 2 weeks since it's a small tank, if it was bigger every week or so, but i recomend you to buy a filter...GOOD LUCK...
Good luck and happy fish keeping ! :)How often should I change the water in my fish tank?i change the water every month but i have a filterHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?what you r doing now is fine.
u should change the water every 3-7 days.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?i have a 2.5 gallon with a betta fish in it and i only chnage it 1 time every 2 weeks.
you dont have to change it every 3 days...try once a week.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?With a tank that size that has two goldfish in it, you should be changing the water daily. Goldfish are messy, messy fish whose waste produces a lot of poisonous ammonia, more so than your average tetra or betta. Even a small amount of ammonia will kill your fish, or at the very least leave them susceptible to nasty diseases. With a filter, you could go for three or four days without changing the water, but ideally, you should work on moving your fish into a larger tank - 10 gallons per goldfish is an absolute minimum, some even go so far as to say 20 gallons per fish. In an appropriate-sized tank, partial (10-25% volume) water changes are only needed weekly, with maybe a full change every six months or so. With good care and plenty of swimming room a goldfish can live for well over 10 years, and grow to be over 8 inches long.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?Every 3 days is fine but for goldfish....you have to buy a Filter sooner cuz they are dirty fishies....How often should I change the water in my fish tank?Your goldfish will have misserably terrible live living in that little of a tank. They need to be in atleast a 20 gallon tank with a filter that is running 200gph. Check out thegab.org to see how to properly take care of your goldfish and to see how pretty and big goldfish can get. So for the mean time until you go get your bigger tank. Change the water daily and make sure the new, fesh, dechlorinated water is the same temp as the water they where in.http://www.thegab.org/Articles/GoldfishBHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?1/2 of the water once a week full cleanout every month or twoHow often should I change the water in my fish tank?i change the water in my fish tank when ever it gets dirty or cloudy.How often should I change the water in my fish tank?if you get a good filter you will only have to clean the tank every 2 weeks since it's a small tank, if it was bigger every week or so, but i recomend you to buy a filter...GOOD LUCK...
How to do a water change?
This is my first water change, how do I do it? I have a filter but sometimes I turn it off because my betta doesn't seem to like it. I've only had the tank for a week, how much water should I change? I'm using tap water with conditioner. Can you please provide steps?
ThanksHow to do a water change?Your filter should always be left on. It cleans the tank and it provides bubbles which are the air for your fish. You should only change about roughly a third of your tank water every two to three weeks. Have your pretreated water on the side, remove about a third of you tank water and add the pretreated water to the tank. I also advise to add PH tablets or liquid that regulate your tanks water to 7.0 where it should be. You can find it at your local pet store for a cheap price. Also remember to change your tanks filter cartridge. Then if you want, you can remove the decorations from inside the tank and rinse them out and put the back in.How to do a water change?A filter needs to be on 24/7 if it is too powerful get a less powerful one. Air powered sponge filters are ideal for bettas. In an ethical betta setup (5+ gallon heated and filtered aquarium) you should only ned to do a 25% weekly water change using a gravel siphon.
ThanksHow to do a water change?Your filter should always be left on. It cleans the tank and it provides bubbles which are the air for your fish. You should only change about roughly a third of your tank water every two to three weeks. Have your pretreated water on the side, remove about a third of you tank water and add the pretreated water to the tank. I also advise to add PH tablets or liquid that regulate your tanks water to 7.0 where it should be. You can find it at your local pet store for a cheap price. Also remember to change your tanks filter cartridge. Then if you want, you can remove the decorations from inside the tank and rinse them out and put the back in.How to do a water change?A filter needs to be on 24/7 if it is too powerful get a less powerful one. Air powered sponge filters are ideal for bettas. In an ethical betta setup (5+ gallon heated and filtered aquarium) you should only ned to do a 25% weekly water change using a gravel siphon.
How often should I change my fishtank water?
I have one betta fish in a 2 gallon tank. It has a filter (and a heater - and yes I have betta conditioner) so I thought once a month seemed okay? Or should I just assume the filter is doing its job so I don't have to. But if so, should I only do 50% water changes? Full changes seem to stress the fish out and I don't want to lose another fish. Any help is appreciated.How often should I change my fishtank water?20-25% WEEKLY (perhaps a little more as your tank is so small). Small, frequent changes are much less stressful than large, occasional changes.
Also, the filter may be doing it's job, but that doesn't mean you don't have to do water changes - the bacteria in the filter will convert ammonia to nitrite and then nitrite to nitrate, but nothing gets rid of nitrate but water changes.
Edit: Definitely don't add an algae eater as someone suggested. The tank is barely big enough for the betta let alone another fish. And of course algae eaters produce waste as well, making the tank dirtier even faster, meaning you'd have to do even more frequent water changes.How often should I change my fishtank water?With a filtered, mature tank you should be doing weekly water changes of between 25-50%. The filter is turning ammonia and nitrites into nitrates, and leaving it at that. While not nearly as toxic as the other two, Nitrates can still be dangerous in high levels. Its up to you to take the nitrates out with water changes.How often should I change my fishtank water?If you must change it I would do 50% or less. Betta's are very sensitive to ph changes in their water. I lost a betta when I changed his food and it caused his ph to become acidic. Dispite three conditioning medications he eventually died. I felt horrible.How often should I change my fishtank water?get a couple of dwarf coryadora hill stream loach, but still change water weekly 15-20$ is plenty cleaning filter media in the water you removed from the tank.How often should I change my fishtank water?Well put a small algae eater in the tank, Then change the water once a month, it'll do the jobHow often should I change my fishtank water?i'd say about 50% every week or so
do not add an algae eater (even if ur tank is overgrown he'll eat it all in less than a week and then what?), scrub algae off if neccessaryshared hosting windows live
Also, the filter may be doing it's job, but that doesn't mean you don't have to do water changes - the bacteria in the filter will convert ammonia to nitrite and then nitrite to nitrate, but nothing gets rid of nitrate but water changes.
Edit: Definitely don't add an algae eater as someone suggested. The tank is barely big enough for the betta let alone another fish. And of course algae eaters produce waste as well, making the tank dirtier even faster, meaning you'd have to do even more frequent water changes.How often should I change my fishtank water?With a filtered, mature tank you should be doing weekly water changes of between 25-50%. The filter is turning ammonia and nitrites into nitrates, and leaving it at that. While not nearly as toxic as the other two, Nitrates can still be dangerous in high levels. Its up to you to take the nitrates out with water changes.How often should I change my fishtank water?If you must change it I would do 50% or less. Betta's are very sensitive to ph changes in their water. I lost a betta when I changed his food and it caused his ph to become acidic. Dispite three conditioning medications he eventually died. I felt horrible.How often should I change my fishtank water?get a couple of dwarf coryadora hill stream loach, but still change water weekly 15-20$ is plenty cleaning filter media in the water you removed from the tank.How often should I change my fishtank water?Well put a small algae eater in the tank, Then change the water once a month, it'll do the jobHow often should I change my fishtank water?i'd say about 50% every week or so
do not add an algae eater (even if ur tank is overgrown he'll eat it all in less than a week and then what?), scrub algae off if neccessary
How to do water change without disturbing bettas nest?
i dont have a filter, i usually just scoop out the water, what should i doHow to do water change without disturbing bettas nest?Use a turkey baster. No Joke. It will get the stuff off the bottom with out bothering your fish. Its the same idea as using a gravel vac but a much smaller scale. Just make its only used for your fish, you wouldn't want to poison him with something or vise versa. Cleaning out the whole bowl is very stressful for them.How to do water change without disturbing bettas nest?i think you do not have to change the water if it is not that much dirty
and if it is too much dirty just remove 1/3 of the water and replace some fresh water without touching the nest
good luck i have never kept bettas before but i think that i have come up with a good idea goodluck to u and me too!!!!How to do water change without disturbing bettas nest?its not a nest with eggs is it?
if not don't worry about it -- he will gladly make you another one.
if you dont' have a filter its probably best if you clean out the whole bowl and start clean every week. he will make more nests for the first couple of years. he won't get mad or anything if you clean his bowl out.
and if it is too much dirty just remove 1/3 of the water and replace some fresh water without touching the nest
good luck i have never kept bettas before but i think that i have come up with a good idea goodluck to u and me too!!!!How to do water change without disturbing bettas nest?its not a nest with eggs is it?
if not don't worry about it -- he will gladly make you another one.
if you dont' have a filter its probably best if you clean out the whole bowl and start clean every week. he will make more nests for the first couple of years. he won't get mad or anything if you clean his bowl out.
How often to do water change?
ok i have a 5 gallon tank that has a filter. it has one betta fish and three different species of plants. i was wondering how often i should change the water? i don't overfeed and take w/e is uneaten out.How often to do water change?Routine water changes of 25% weekly will help keep your tank and fish healthy I don't recomend waiting longer since problems can pile up in a tank. Simple once a week is fine.How often to do water change?it dippend on the type of your fish.How often to do water change?i recommend 25% weekly but you could probably get away with 25% fortnightly
How often to do water change?The honest answer is that there is no right answer. Do it as often as needed.
How to determine how often YOUR tank needs it.
If it is heavily stocked and/or weak filtration do more frequent changes
If very lightly stocked or powerfully filtered less changes are needed
Different scheduals work for different people.
10%-15% once a week
20%-30% once every other weeek
25%-50% once a month
The best advice i will give you is do what you will do regularly. If you like to do it often so you don't forget do it weekly. If you don't have the time and like just to get it done at once do it monthly. Personally I like monthly but i use 5x the filtration often suggested or needed... How often to do water change?About once every 2 weeks.
How often to do water change?The honest answer is that there is no right answer. Do it as often as needed.
How to determine how often YOUR tank needs it.
If it is heavily stocked and/or weak filtration do more frequent changes
If very lightly stocked or powerfully filtered less changes are needed
Different scheduals work for different people.
10%-15% once a week
20%-30% once every other weeek
25%-50% once a month
The best advice i will give you is do what you will do regularly. If you like to do it often so you don't forget do it weekly. If you don't have the time and like just to get it done at once do it monthly. Personally I like monthly but i use 5x the filtration often suggested or needed... How often to do water change?About once every 2 weeks.
Help pls water in filter?
got a lucida light on saying problem with filter , (diesel engine) been told water in filter do i need to swap filter or how can i get water out without changing filter , filter hard to get to help me plsHelp pls water in filter?hi i take it you mean water in the fuel filter most fuel filter have a drain plug on the bottom of the filter try undoing it a little bit to see if you get some water out dint let too much out as diesel will come out as well and then you will find the car hard to start but it will start in the end hope this helpsHelp pls water in filter?if you don't have a drain plug then you have to change the filterHelp pls water in filter?There's usually a drain tap on the base of the filter housing , be care full you don't let water get into the injector pump , if in doubt get some one to have a look at it for you Help pls water in filter?Diesel floats on water. So if you open the drain below the tank, the water will get out. Wait till Diesel starts coming out and tighten back the drain.
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