I have a betta in a ten gallon with filter and heater, how much and how often do i need to do water change?

im thinking of african dwarf frogs in there too.I have a betta in a ten gallon with filter and heater, how much and how often do i need to do water change?If a betta is the only fish in the tank, then you can get by with a 10% water change each week or a 25% water change twice each month. If you do decide to get ADFs, be very careful that you do not get the clawed variety as they will make minced meat of your bettas. You could also keep 8-10 neons and 3-5 corydoras with bettas. I prefer the fish to the frogs as ADFs can be a bit finicky and difficult to keep. If you add the frog, stick with an absolute maximum of 2 and ensure they are the dwarfs. Also, do some extensive research on these creatures. If you do stock the frogs or the fish, you will need to do a 20% partial water change each week.I have a betta in a ten gallon with filter and heater, how much and how often do i need to do water change?Just change part of the water each week. With that size tank and only a betta, you probably only need to change 10-20% (one or 2 gallons) each week.



I dont know much about the frogs, but you will have room for a couple more fish (or frogs) in that size tank. Just make sure they are compatible with the betta.



IanI have a betta in a ten gallon with filter and heater, how much and how often do i need to do water change?every week or 2 weeks

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Clean fish tank...partial water change questions?

OK here we go, i just recently got into having fish and a tank...YES I was impatient and wanted my tank to look good(didn't know at the time about cycling tank..I bought a male betta in a bowl ...thought that was cruel so i decided to buy a used fish tanl (20 gallon)..It was a used filter and coral that I put in my tank(the lady I bought it off said it would be better to start an aquarium b/c of good bacteria(BUT I WASHED THE TANK...I then added 3 cory catfish and 6 neon tetras....3 days later i bought 3 albino cory catfish and 3 red wag platy...I was worried about amonia spikes that i hear about so i did a 25% water change and added a product to reduce ammonia.... I have a vaccum thing that i siphon to clean gravel I guess.. Do i take fish out of tank when i do water change???

will the old filter and coral that was in an established tank help with my cycle?? fish don't seem to be hurt...BUT how can I tell if they are being poisoned with ammonia... Please don't be cruel I am a newbie and just want to do the right thing without killing my fish.............Clean fish tank...partial water change questions?First step - DON'T WORRY.



If you have an old filter with unwashed filter media, you do not need to worry about ammonia spikes - your fish should do just fine. Plus you have added an ammonia reduction agent so your inhabitants should pull through.



As for partial water changes, DO NOT TAKE THE FISH OUT. This will only put them under stress. Simply push the vacuum into the gravel and start it. Replace about 25% of the tank's water.



Other than that, the coral and the old filter will combine to quickly add bacteria to your tank so you have nothing to worry about.



Good luck - you have nothing to worry about!Clean fish tank...partial water change questions?You should have added the fish a little slower. Watch your water VERY carefully. Ammonia poisoning shows in the gills and fins, if they start to look burned, you are in trouble. Ammonia removing chemicals are bad for a new tank, as I learned the hard way. You need ammonia to cycle the tank. It is going to be very hard for you to get started, and you may lose some fish, but make sure you keep an eye on your Ammonia and Nitrite levels, as both are very toxic to your fish.Clean fish tank...partial water change questions?Remove the coral. it will leach out calcium, which upsets the balance of the ph..and can be too rough for freshwater fish.. Is it real or fake?

Never remove the fish unless tearing down the whole tank like to move it. The less stress on the fish, the better. Be sure and get some sinking pellets for the cories as you have 6 of those now and they depend on left over food.

Ammonia poisoning shows up with brown spots or marks on the fish..like this:http://www.exoticgoldfish.net/care-sickn

The old filter will only help if some of the filter matter was left in..if its all new, then no. Your tank will must have to cycle with fish.

Here is a link to help explain the cycling process:http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/in

http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/10_Gallon

While this link is for a ten gallon, you should read it anyway...it might help you with your twenty.

For now, do partial water changes weekly, about 25% of treated and aged water.Clean fish tank...partial water change questions?first no don't take fish out to do 25% water change %26amp; use dichloride,

good to wash the tank but you should have washed the filter as well because you do not know how long the filter has been standing dry

second you put to much fish in at one go so ammonia will spike higher

as for the coral that is a salt water(marine thing ) and not for a fresh water (tropical ) tank?

there is a product called ammonia block by tetra this should get you over the worst but still expect to have some losses and it would be a good idea to get some stress's zime in. when they start to gasp at the surface turn up air pump and filter (agitate the surface of the water as much as your pumps will let you) o one last thing next partial water change keep water from tank to wash filter sponge in it then through the water away top up with dechlorinated water.

hope things are ok %26amp; this helps

How often should I change my filter and how do I know to change it?

I have a 5 gallon tank, 6 guppies, 2 little catfish, 5 tetras and an algae eater. It's been about 2 weeks since the last filter and the water looks a little murky, is it time to change it?



Also do I shut my lights off at night for the fish?How often should I change my filter and how do I know to change it?As Kylie said, your main problem isn't the cartridge its the fact that you've got way too many fish in there.



That stock list would be appropriate for a 20gallon tank.



You should either consider getting a larger tank, or bringing some of those fish back to the store.



If you do neither - you'll end up with some problems, especially if those guppies start a breedin'.



You can delay this by doing weekly 20% water changes, I think 10% with that many fish probably just isn't enough. Every month you'll wanna change that cartridge, and the water changes will help - however - in such a small tank, waste will build up quickly, so you may just have to do it sooner.



Also, you only want roughly 8-10 hours of light on your tank a day. This doesn't have to be when our sun goes up - the fish don't care what time it is. You can have it on whenever those hours best suit your viewing pleasure. However having it on all day 24/7 will stress out your fish and invite tons of algae to bloom.How often should I change my filter and how do I know to change it?I change mine once a month. But I do a weekly gravel vacuum and water change. Every two weeks I take the filters out and rinse them.



As for light, most tropical fish like 12 hours of light since they live near the equator that's what they would get if left in the wild. How often should I change my filter and how do I know to change it?just change the filter pack once a month. you will know when to change it because it will be a very nasty brown color. Murky water comes from high ammonia in the water. you have overloaded your tank a and the filter cant take the change in waste production. those fish require a bigger tank.



and yes shut your lights off at night so your fish know when it is day and night.



How often should I change my filter and how do I know to change it?your tank is murky because it's over stocked. your tank was pretty much full at the 6 guppies and catfish. you've more than doubled what you should have in there!



are you doing 10% weekly water changes using a gravel vacuum to suck the water from the bottom of the tank? this will help.



anyway, changing your filter isn't something you should do all the time. I know a lot of people say to just rinse it, but this leaves me with a saggy mess. so, I tell it's time to change when the water starts coming out the other side because it's blocked. if this hasn't happened the tank is cloudy because it is cycling, read about this here:

http://www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php



and yes, fish need to rest too, and they don't even have eyelid to block out the light!

How often should I change the water in this tank?

I've just upgraded my Betta from a 2 gallon to a 5 gallon tank. I'll be introducing him into his new home later today. =D



Question is, how often should I change the water in this 5 gallon? It's filtered, heated, and only going to house the Betta. I also get out any waste everyday with a turkey baster.How often should I change the water in this tank?If the tank is cycled (which can easily be done by moving the filtration on the 2g up to the 5g for awhile) ... then easiest is to change off a predetermined amount each week,say 1 gallon (roughly 20%). This is easy enough to have treated and set aside before hand in a container.



Go to a %26quot;Dollar%26quot; store and purchase 2 1 gallon plastic pitchers ... you can then fill one and treat (dechlorinate) beforehand and allow to %26quot;out gas%26quot; and stabilize from the tap.The other you can fill by doing your weekly gravel vacuuming ... then simply add the prepared water.

Use the old water to water your house plants (they love it),then rinse the container for next time.



With this method there is never any doubt in your mind how much water you changed (or if you remembered the change) and it makes dosing treatments easier.How often should I change the water in this tank?If you have a test kit this would be easy to determan you should not let nitrates get above 20 - 40 ppm or if u don't have a kit a one gallon change once a monthHow often should I change the water in this tank?1/2-1 gallon once weekly should be fine. With the filter and your manual waste removal you wouldn't be in trouble if you missed a change.How often should I change the water in this tank?A good thing to know is that you don't have to take out all of the water when doing tank maintenance. You should really never take out more than 50% because this can interrupt the Nitrogen Cycle and cause a Bacterial Bloom (cloudy water and ammonia spikes).



Now as for how often, once a week should be good of just a 25%-50% water change. It's good you are taking out old waste in between time because this will keep down the Nitrate levels in your tank so I would say a 25% water change would suffice. A gravel vacuum can come in really handy when it comes to cleaning gravel and taking out water so check into purchasing one if you haven't already. Remember to always treat the water with de-chlorinator and conditioner before it enters the tank.



It's really nice to see someone putting their fish in the proper set-up. It's ideal!How often should I change the water in this tank?It's recommended that you leave your betta's tank untouched every week, but choose a day (probably Friday through Sunday) that you can clean your tank. The waste isn't bad for your tank, considering betta's aren't messy fish, so you shouldn't be trying to remove every single bit of it.



Good job on the upgrade, your betta will be far happier there than in the below minimum, 2g tank.



You should be doing a 25% water change every week. The best way to do this is by using a water siphon (they can be purchased at any local pet/fish store) and sifting through the substrate at the bottom to remove some of the dirt. However, do not remove all of it as that is essential, beneficial bacteria for your tank, granted you have cycled it properly.How often should I change the water in this tank?it depends how many fish is living in your tankHow often should I change the water in this tank?Do a partial water change each week, 1 or 2 gallons.



No need to ever empty the tank or change all the water.



Ian

How and when should I change the water in my ten gallon fish tank?

I recently bought a ten gallon tank for my beta fish. I have a filter in the tank but i was wondering if I also need to replace the water with new water every so often. Also, when I put in new water, do I need to condition it as well? Thanks!How and when should I change the water in my ten gallon fish tank?since you only have 1 fish it shouldn't need to be as often and the filter should do its job. although the tank is big for just 1 fish. maybe every 3-4 weeks using a siphon/vaccum cleaning the debris off the gravel which is old food, poop and other bits the filter didn't collect.

since the filter cant remove every bit of dirt it is important you clean the gravel and ornaments if you have any.



the change the water you siphon about 1/3 of the water into a bucket and then make up a new batch of water and even though the old water in the tank has been chemically treated you have to treat it again once the new water has gone in.

:)How and when should I change the water in my ten gallon fish tank?Your betta is kind of hardy so keep water changes to a min

another reason is you might scare him



i have a 10 gallon i do water changes every month



but for you only having one fish



just do it when it gets dirty with algaeHow and when should I change the water in my ten gallon fish tank?filter helps keep the water clean and fresh but just like ne thing else bacteria can start to grow in the water and the filter will pretty much prevent that but just to be on the safe side i would change the water at least once a month just to keep everything fresh and in check. and yes u have to condition the water its just like filling the tank for the first time. i hope this helpedHow and when should I change the water in my ten gallon fish tank?You need to change some of the water occasionaly to keep it fresh. Over time waste nitrate builds up in the water and will eventually poison your fish. Your filter will convert the deadly ammonia into the less harmfull nitrate which you then remove with water changes.



Now the 'rule of thumb' is to change about 25% of the water each week, but it depends on how many fish are in the tank, and how fussy they are about water quality. You have one small fish and it's as hardy as they come, so you wont HAVE to change much water. Maybe 10% per week? Of course it wont hurt to change more, your fish will just have cleaner water. So if your bucket is 2gal, change that much .



Yes you should use water conditioner in ALL the water you add to the tank, in case there is Chlorine residue in your tap water.



Ian

Filters and bacteria. Water change or not?

Right, I have upgrade my filter from an internal fluval 2 plus to an external fluval 105. Tank already has fish in it and the tank has been going for about a month. It is a 90litre tank with 9 separate live plants... (not sure if that matters).



I took out my old filter and installed the new one (it was not a simple click on plug in set up, needed to to a little DIY on my tank for tubing and stuff but it is in place now and working well). I read somewhere that I should run both new and old filters at the same time for a few weeks then take the old one out completely. I came on here to ask if this was the case... but was told that because the old filter was out of the water for a day, all the benifical bacteria would be dead. Been 3 days since and fish/plants/water seem good. I still have not put the old one back in based on the answer that I got.



So my question is,:-



How long will it take for the filter to build up bacteria?

How long/fast does bacteria grow?Filters and bacteria. Water change or not?Hi Darren, because you took your old filter out for a day the colony of good bugs in it will certainly have died if it was allowed to dry out so you may as well not bother using it at all. You need to be keeping a very close eye on your parameters-daily would be good %26amp; be prepared to do large [around 50%] partial water changes every couple of days [or as necessary] to keep potentially fatal ammonia %26amp; nitrite in check-as near to zero as you can. Don't worry, despite what many people believe the good bugs grow %26amp; live in your filter, plants, decorations %26amp; gravel NOT in the water so you will net be interfering with the growing colony doing these changes.



What I would advise caution in for a couple for weeks is vacuuming your gravel too thoroughly-let a little loose debris accumulate-not so much as to swing your ammonia %26amp; nitrite to dangerous levels or cloud your tank but enough to hasten the growth of the good bugs-typically around 6 to 8 weeks. Personally I don't use anything that is claimed to work miracles such as StressZyme although each to their own-I find the best solution to a healthy tank is as little chemical input as possible. I think as you transferred some of your old d茅cor you will have brought some of the good bugs from your old tank %26amp; these will help 'seed' your new tank %26amp; may well keep any dangerous toxic spike down but keep a close eye on proceedings %26amp; please feel free email me if I can help further.Filters and bacteria. Water change or not?water changeFilters and bacteria. Water change or not?no water change.

because most Bactria will not leave with water.

so you have to use some type of object or cleanser to prevent Bactria.Filters and bacteria. Water change or not?If you took the old filter out for a day chances are the bacteria had died. There will be some bacteria in the tank itself living on/in the gravel and rocks and plants as well as the water itself.



After a month your tank probably wasn't completely cycled yet anyway so I would just carry on with the new filter now and keep doing water tests until everything is right for your fish.



Doing a fishless cycle would have been the best idea but it's too late for that now. Only do water changes if your levels of ammonia and nitrites are too high. 10% weekly is enough for an established tank.



**Filters and bacteria. Water change or not?The bulk of the bacteria grows on the filter pad. It's all about surface area. The bacteria grows everywhere, but the pad is made to have an enormous surface area packed into a small space.



Taking the old filter out does NOT 'kill' the bacteria in the tank. You will be fine, as long as you don't make any other sudden changes in the tank for at least a couple weeks. Give the tank time to adjust. Don't add new fish or change the rock.



More detail on bacteria: The 'cycle' uses two different species of bacteria to convert the toxins in the water to less harmful organic material. When your fish excrete waste, certain bacteria feed on the ammonia in it. The by-product of this 'dinner' is nitrate. Nitrates are poisonous when they build up in the water, but not nearly as bad as ammonia. That's why you still have to do water changes every so often.



I have found that a 'slow but steady' approach works great on aquariums. For the first 2 months, I keep only one, hardy fish in a tank. When the cycle is ready, I add one or two fish per week until the tank is populated. I rarely lose a new fish.



Good luck.



http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/biologFilters and bacteria. Water change or not?Dear friend



Well as far bacteria is concerned they are ubicutous, so it hardly matters that u have changed filter so useful bacteria are lost.

Anyways to set up a tank it requires approximately 1-2 week to get stablised. So even few hours is enough to get useful bacteria which can change nitrites into nitrates.

Filter is of varoius types, usually filter with bio balls have great tendency to develop microrganisms, which can further controle ammonia level in ur tankFilters and bacteria. Water change or not?First off, taking out the old filter riight away was a bad move, but you know that now, and it's too late to go back.



There are some bacteria living on every surface in the tank, so you still have a small amount of biofilter in the tank.



What you need to do now is closely monitor the water and do water changes as needed to keep the ammonia and nitrite down below 1ppm untill the new filter starts working. The filter will actually cycle faster if you let the levels rise, but your fish will probably die in the meantime. Doing water changes means the cycle is going to take longer, but your fish will survive it.



Also cut back on the feeding for a while, less food means less ammonia and less stress on your fish.



If the tank is only lightly stocked the ammonia may not even rise to dangerous levels, or you may need to do 50% changes per day, depends on your tank and fish.



Whatever happens, water changes are your friend in this situation.



Ian

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2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water & if so how?

I was given an aquarium a few weeks ago and in the past 4 days I have lost an angel and a butterfly fish, there were no signs of disease on either and both seemed active and were feeding previously. There is a slight greasy film on the surface of the water so I am wondering whether it might be a good idea to change the water. it is filtered and is at 25degrees, how do I go about changing it? do I need to just change it a half at a time? shall I take the fish out first and if I do how do I get the fresh water up to temp before I put them back in? the heater takes bloody ages to get it up to 25.

Help!!! I haven't had much dealings with fishies!!2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?Your tank is new, it is cycling. %26quot;New tank syndrome%26quot; isn't mysterious at all, it is just another term for the nitrogen cycle. Basically, fish poop, the fish poop turns into ammonia (toxic to fish), then the ammonia turns into nitrites (also toxic to fish), and finally the nitrites turn into nitrates (not toxic to fish as long as it is kept at low levels). A new tank fully stocked with fish will have a high ammonia level, therefore your fish will be poisoned. You should always stock a new tank very lightly with hardy fish, or else try %26quot;fishless cycling%26quot; (look it up on google for more info). Angels and butterfly fish are both quite sensitive and therefore not good choices for new tanks. The size of your tank (which you did not mention) will also determine what kinds of fish you can keep. 50% water changes once a week are always a good idea, freshwater fish love fresh water. Use a gravel vacuum to suck out the water and the debris from the gravel. Do not remove the fish (it is stressful)--just be careful to avoid them with the gravel vac. Good luck--do some research, keep up with maintenence and water changes and I'm sure you will have a healthy tank in no time!2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?No, not really. Almost every first fish batch placed in the tank die due to a mysterious problem called %26quot;new tank syndrome%26quot;. As for changing your water, you should try to change it about every two weeks. Just siphon about 1/4 of the water out, replace it with %26quot;cured%26quot; water (that's been sitting to evaporate the chlorine), and add necessary salt.



Please, make sure that the first fish in your tank are relatively cheap. Save the pretty, expensive fish for later.2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?I think the film comes from over-feeding the fish. So, you might want to slow down on that. Just once or twice a day and only as much as will be consumed in about two minutes.



You can purchase a vacuum for your tank that will siphon out the water and clean the gravel at the same time. Very easy to do. And inexpensive. A 50% water change would be fine. You don't have to remove the fish to clean or change the water. You could let the water sit for a bit before adding it to the tank to get it to room temperature.2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?I think anyway for changing the water is ok. But i'd like to suggest you take the water from rivers(make sue the rivers have living fishes as well), not from tape. Just an instinct from my past experiences.2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?May be you have a virus in the tank or the bottom sand and grit . Sounds like you may need to sterilise all your equipment

Your best bet is to go to the local specialist and ask for advice on which products to use and also how to deal with the fish whilst you clean out and sterilise the tank

Unfortunately death of fish can be an issue with this type of aquarium , even with filters and heaters

Try and ensure you source any future fish from a reputable dealer

Good luck2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?The film may be something that was in the tank before you made it back into an aquarium. A healthy tank requires organisms that can only survive in water that is free of chlorine and has %26quot;nutrients%26quot; to feed on, e.g. fish manure. To de-chlorinate your water you could get a chemical tablet dechlorinator at you per store, but usually, the chlorine will dissipate through evaporation after 48 hrs or so.If your filter is working properly (check it for debris in the filter) you should not have to change your water. Only add water as needed. Don't change the water unless you are able to determine that the film is from something foreign. It would only put your remaining fish under more stress. More than likely, your fish died from natural causes. Being introduced to a new environment is very stress full. It is also possible that the fish were not healthy when you bought them. You should also be sure that your fish are compatible. Being in a tank where someone is always chasing or being chased (an Angels are notorious chasers) cold be the problem. When choosing your tankmates, ask your fish store helper to choose fish that will get along. I am also wondering about the temperature in your tank. It should be at least 78-80 degrees F.2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?Change about 25% percent of the water at a time, so they dont go from dirty %26amp; warm straight to clean %26amp; cold2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?Wow. Weather you have a filter or not, you still need to change the water regularly. Just because you have a filter doesn't mean the poop vanishes, it is trapped and still polluting the water. Get a gravel siphon to vacuum the gravel, vacuum every 2 weeks and make sure you only remove about 25% of the water as you vacuum. Good luck!



Nosoop4u2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?If you are worried about the oily film on the top of the tank water, there is a simple way to get rid of it. Take some clean paper towels, lightly lay them on the surface of the tank water for just a second and then lift them off as soon as they begin to get damp, before they sink under the water. Do this a few times with new paper towels and it should lift most of the greasy film from the water (whatever it is).



As for cleaning the water, do 20-25% water changes each week or so by using a siphon hose or tube to suck up the fish poop and excess food from the bottom or gravel along with the water. This dirty water is great for watering your plants with, by the way. It's the best natural fertilizer you can get! Then just add fresh, clean, conditioned water at as close to the same temp. as the current tank water as you can get it (Just mix in a little hot water or stick some of the conditioned water into the microwave). This will do the least possible amount of stress to the fish and their environment as possible.



You may be experiencing %26quot;New Tank Syndrome%26quot; if the tank is not cycled. Or there may have been something in the tank that left the greasy residue on the top of the water that was toxic to the fish. It is hard to tell. I have added a link below that tells about the nitrogen cycle in new aquariums.2 fish have died in 4 days do I change the water %26amp; if so how?cut down feeding fish to 2 small pinches a day for water change take out a quarter of water replace with new should be done once a month