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!
Friday, June 3, 2011
How to change a water filter in a Kenmore Fridge model 25ssa?
This was the best I could find for you. All Kenmore parts etc are also Whirlpool. These instructions are based on the location of the filter.
http://www.partselect.com/water-filter+h
http://www.partselect.com/water-filter+h
How Often Do You Change A Humidifier Filter?
I just bought a humidifier and want to know how often to change a filter.How Often Do You Change A Humidifier Filter?It depends on how much lime and sediments are in your water. Mine has a lot so I need to change it about once a month.Which comforter should I buy hair do
What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?
10 gallon tank. came with water filter. home for two small RyukinWhat does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?You fine... for now. Your Ryukin will eventually need at least a 20 gallon tank and possibly as much as a 30 gallon tank before they are grown, so watch out for them outgrowing the tank. At that point you will need to place them in a larger tank or trade them in at a pet store for other fish.
As far as cleaning, use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel and remove about 25% of the water once a week and clean out the filter every 2 weeks and it should stay clean.
MMWhat does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?ryukin are gold fish , they are cold wtaer fish, and do not need heaters, they do need alot more filtration since they create alot of fish poop. a 10 gallon isnt big enough for 1 fish much less two , unless your goin to do daily vacumming, and have no gravel on the bottom of the tank .. go with tropical fish instead .What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?your good to goWhat does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Thats all you need. Don't lisen to that guy saying it's going to need cleaning everyday. The rule is for every gallon you can have one inch of fish so your good.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The one inch of fish per gallon only work on small tropical fish such as harlequin rasboras and neon tetras and other similar fish. While the size is ok while they're small, switch to a larger tank for they will grow larger. Like the 1st person said, you won't need a heater because ryukins are gold fish. What kind of filter is it? If it came with the tank, then it's probably inadequate. Being messy fish, goldfish will need good filtration and weekly partial water changes. As soon as the goldfish hit 2 inches, you should upgrade to a larger tank. To save a little more green, see if you can return your ten gallon and get the largest tank you can get (20-40 gallons.) The twenty will support both goldish until they're 4 inches. The 40 can hold them as adults. Just make sure you keep a hood on your tank. As I mentioned, generally, goldfish are messy fish and need good filtration. Water changes should be done about once a week removing 50% of the water replacing it with already acclimated and appropriately conditioned water (meaning right pH, hardness and dechlorinated.)What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Well goldfish are messy so your going to have to make sure you have a good filter. You can have gravel at the bottom of the tank but your going to have to get a gravel vac so you can clean the gravel. I would suggest that you clean the tank once a week. When I say clean I mean gravel vacing the tank and taking about 20% of the water out and adding freshwater to it. Make sure you use water conditioner to any water you add to your tank. Once a week cleaning should be enough. Feed your fish once a day and only as much as they will eat in a few minutes. Try not to overfeed them and leave the light on the tank for 10 to 12 hours. If you leave the light on all the time then you'll get a lot of algae in the tank. Over feeding will also contribute to algae as well. I wouldn't get anymore fish for your tank. Your goldfish can get anywhere from 6 to 12 inches. I'm guessing that your's will get about 6 inches but they could get bigger. I suggest you get a 30 gallon or bigger for the two goldfish when they get bigger. The sooner you can get a bigger tank the better off the goldfish will be.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?There's a lot of things that you probably should do, when it comes to taking care of fish, but there's also the category of what you can get away with. Get the largest filter, that will physically fit, along the back of the tank, and you'll find that you get a lot of lee-way. (I used to change the water weekly, and I now I change it quarterly, because that's real life.) You can't have too much filtration, and you can get the super big filters online for $50 at some of the online pet supply places.
Don't believe the hype on the filter boxes.
If you put a 10 gallon filter in a ten gallon tank, and look away, the fish die.
If you a put 100 gallon filter on a 20 gallon tank, the fish don't swirl around or come flying out. They stay alive. They stay alive because of the crazy filtration. They know you love 'em, and you can always change the water next week, or you could do something else.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The one inch per gallon rule is meant (if you are actually going to use it) for figuring out the size of tank for the size of the ADULT fish you are purchasing. If you buy a ryukin, keep in mind it is going to be a foot long, and even by this simplistic one inch rule, your 10 gallon is obviously too small. It is worth it to give them space so you can see them, not have to clean all the time, and have large beautiful long-term pets, trust me.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Change the water every 1-3 weeks.
脽眉bbl毛拧What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?you need a ten gallon filter, flourescent light housing if you have live plants, and fish of course, lol! :) doing a partial water change (maybe 20-30 percent) every two weeks should be adequate. Never do a full change, because you destroy the good bacteria!What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?When it gets dirty.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The smaller the tank the more frequently the water needs to be changed. An aquarium is a closed system meaning anyhting added has no where to go and builds up. Especially, organics. I would recommend a 30% water at least once since you are keeping fish known to produce copius amounts of waste in a short time. Service the filter at each water change too.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?i agree with all.
best of luck!What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Goldfish need 5 gallons per fish so you are doing fine. You should get a good filter one with a bio wheel is the best. Feed them every other day. 1 flake per fish or 1 pellet per fish. Water changes: 25% water change about every 2-3 weeks.
(worked in a fish store 2 years)What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?All you need now is food. Just try to not feed them to much, that's why goldfish have more poop. And as long as you filter works properly you only need to change the water about once every couple of months, but change the filter monthly.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?well you need another tank. 10 gallon is too small for gold fish. 2 is overkill.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Man I bought one of those tanks for my kid. I had a bunch of gold fish and they started dying off. I expected a few of them to but we were down to 2 fish in no time. They were okay but the tank would get so dirty so quick it was hard for me to keep up.
I would recommend getting a bigger filter if your finding the tank getting dirty to often.
By the way, after we got down to one fish my son who had just turned 3 at the time figured out how to get to the tank. And then there were none.
As far as cleaning, use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel and remove about 25% of the water once a week and clean out the filter every 2 weeks and it should stay clean.
MMWhat does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?ryukin are gold fish , they are cold wtaer fish, and do not need heaters, they do need alot more filtration since they create alot of fish poop. a 10 gallon isnt big enough for 1 fish much less two , unless your goin to do daily vacumming, and have no gravel on the bottom of the tank .. go with tropical fish instead .What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?your good to goWhat does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Thats all you need. Don't lisen to that guy saying it's going to need cleaning everyday. The rule is for every gallon you can have one inch of fish so your good.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The one inch of fish per gallon only work on small tropical fish such as harlequin rasboras and neon tetras and other similar fish. While the size is ok while they're small, switch to a larger tank for they will grow larger. Like the 1st person said, you won't need a heater because ryukins are gold fish. What kind of filter is it? If it came with the tank, then it's probably inadequate. Being messy fish, goldfish will need good filtration and weekly partial water changes. As soon as the goldfish hit 2 inches, you should upgrade to a larger tank. To save a little more green, see if you can return your ten gallon and get the largest tank you can get (20-40 gallons.) The twenty will support both goldish until they're 4 inches. The 40 can hold them as adults. Just make sure you keep a hood on your tank. As I mentioned, generally, goldfish are messy fish and need good filtration. Water changes should be done about once a week removing 50% of the water replacing it with already acclimated and appropriately conditioned water (meaning right pH, hardness and dechlorinated.)What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Well goldfish are messy so your going to have to make sure you have a good filter. You can have gravel at the bottom of the tank but your going to have to get a gravel vac so you can clean the gravel. I would suggest that you clean the tank once a week. When I say clean I mean gravel vacing the tank and taking about 20% of the water out and adding freshwater to it. Make sure you use water conditioner to any water you add to your tank. Once a week cleaning should be enough. Feed your fish once a day and only as much as they will eat in a few minutes. Try not to overfeed them and leave the light on the tank for 10 to 12 hours. If you leave the light on all the time then you'll get a lot of algae in the tank. Over feeding will also contribute to algae as well. I wouldn't get anymore fish for your tank. Your goldfish can get anywhere from 6 to 12 inches. I'm guessing that your's will get about 6 inches but they could get bigger. I suggest you get a 30 gallon or bigger for the two goldfish when they get bigger. The sooner you can get a bigger tank the better off the goldfish will be.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?There's a lot of things that you probably should do, when it comes to taking care of fish, but there's also the category of what you can get away with. Get the largest filter, that will physically fit, along the back of the tank, and you'll find that you get a lot of lee-way. (I used to change the water weekly, and I now I change it quarterly, because that's real life.) You can't have too much filtration, and you can get the super big filters online for $50 at some of the online pet supply places.
Don't believe the hype on the filter boxes.
If you put a 10 gallon filter in a ten gallon tank, and look away, the fish die.
If you a put 100 gallon filter on a 20 gallon tank, the fish don't swirl around or come flying out. They stay alive. They stay alive because of the crazy filtration. They know you love 'em, and you can always change the water next week, or you could do something else.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The one inch per gallon rule is meant (if you are actually going to use it) for figuring out the size of tank for the size of the ADULT fish you are purchasing. If you buy a ryukin, keep in mind it is going to be a foot long, and even by this simplistic one inch rule, your 10 gallon is obviously too small. It is worth it to give them space so you can see them, not have to clean all the time, and have large beautiful long-term pets, trust me.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Change the water every 1-3 weeks.
脽眉bbl毛拧What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?you need a ten gallon filter, flourescent light housing if you have live plants, and fish of course, lol! :) doing a partial water change (maybe 20-30 percent) every two weeks should be adequate. Never do a full change, because you destroy the good bacteria!What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?When it gets dirty.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?The smaller the tank the more frequently the water needs to be changed. An aquarium is a closed system meaning anyhting added has no where to go and builds up. Especially, organics. I would recommend a 30% water at least once since you are keeping fish known to produce copius amounts of waste in a short time. Service the filter at each water change too.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?i agree with all.
best of luck!What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Goldfish need 5 gallons per fish so you are doing fine. You should get a good filter one with a bio wheel is the best. Feed them every other day. 1 flake per fish or 1 pellet per fish. Water changes: 25% water change about every 2-3 weeks.
(worked in a fish store 2 years)What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?All you need now is food. Just try to not feed them to much, that's why goldfish have more poop. And as long as you filter works properly you only need to change the water about once every couple of months, but change the filter monthly.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?well you need another tank. 10 gallon is too small for gold fish. 2 is overkill.What does my 10 gallon fish tank need and how often do I need to change the water?Man I bought one of those tanks for my kid. I had a bunch of gold fish and they started dying off. I expected a few of them to but we were down to 2 fish in no time. They were okay but the tank would get so dirty so quick it was hard for me to keep up.
I would recommend getting a bigger filter if your finding the tank getting dirty to often.
By the way, after we got down to one fish my son who had just turned 3 at the time figured out how to get to the tank. And then there were none.
Can I change the water of my goldfish tank every other day?
I have two goldfish (common) and a catfish in my 30 gallon tank. I would like them to grow as fast as possible, so beyond feeding them the proper amounts, would it be ok to do water changes every other day? I have a double biowheel filter, and its been well cycled, but to keep the water in pristine shape I want to and am willing to change the water every other day. Is this ok, and if so, how much of a change would you recogmend?Can I change the water of my goldfish tank every other day?None of those fish can live in a 30 gallon tank. Common goldfish really need ponds or VERY large tanks.Can I change the water of my goldfish tank every other day?5 gallons every other day along with a good quality fish food.Can I change the water of my goldfish tank every other day?It wouldn't help them grow faster, achually it would slow it down because it would stress them out and remove the food that they like to eat off of the bottom. Also, for the people who said they can't live in a 30 gallon tank, they can. But once they get bigger than and inch and a half for goldfish and three inches for the catfish, you need to put them into a 55+ gallon tank. And don't add anymore fish! It's already a full tank! And if you want them to grow, then put some live plants in there too. Do a 25% water change monthly, and thats what you can do to make them grow fastest.Can I change the water of my goldfish tank every other day?no, you should do a partial water change every 2 weeks,and that's all.
How often to change water for discus fish?
got 350litre tank, planning 6 discus and cardinal tetras have fluval 405 external filter can i get away with weekly 25% water changes or will my discus die/?How often to change water for discus fish?That would be just over 92 gallons. That seems a little small for 6 discus, but you may get away with it if you change at least 25% of the water weekly.
No matter what, weekly water changes are essential. Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates aren't the only things going into the water. Discus are quite touchy when it comes to water quality, so I'd err on the safe side and change 75% of the water weekly. This won't harm the good bacteria because that lives in the gravel or sand and the filter. The good bacteria can't live suspended in the water, it needs the solid surface to adhere to.
Fluvals are a good filter, but the 405 is only rated for a 100g tank. Filter output is always less than it is rated for. I'd either get a larger filter or add a second filter. Besides, having two filters ensures that even if something goes wrong with one of them, at least you have one to fall back on.How often to change water for discus fish?If you want to keep 6 discus until they get fairly large I'd recommend using a sump type filter system so you can increase your circulating volume to nearer 600 litres. If you are simply rearing them until they become half grown you should be ok with something like a 405 but I'd go for twice weekly water changes. Its not so much a case of them dying more that their colours wont be so good and they will get stunted in such a small tankHow often to change water for discus fish?Discus are particularly sensitive to water quality,some of the major breeders change 50% of the water daily. These guys know how to change water without harming the nitrifiying bacteria. I'd suggest that you contact people like Jack Wattley or other big time breeders. Purchasing a good book or two would probably save you some money over the long view.
Also that tank is none too large for 6 discus.
Too monitor the health of your fish watch for a color change to darker tones,if that happens something is very wrong.How often to change water for discus fish?I have a 55 gallon with 7 discus in it at the moment. I do weekly water changes of 25%. My fish are healthy and happy.
You don't want to over do your water changes, too much is just as bad as not enough.
Discus are exremely touchy about their water quality.
Edit: I thought I would add... I'm currently overstocked by one. You can keep 5-6 in a 55 gallon tank. But mine are still juveniles, I still have time to pick who has to go.How often to change water for discus fish?You got it! 25% once a week.How often to change water for discus fish?once a month change 20 percent.im in usa and dont do the litre system.i guess it would be the same.
dont change it weekly.once a month or when you feel its not good quality water
No matter what, weekly water changes are essential. Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates aren't the only things going into the water. Discus are quite touchy when it comes to water quality, so I'd err on the safe side and change 75% of the water weekly. This won't harm the good bacteria because that lives in the gravel or sand and the filter. The good bacteria can't live suspended in the water, it needs the solid surface to adhere to.
Fluvals are a good filter, but the 405 is only rated for a 100g tank. Filter output is always less than it is rated for. I'd either get a larger filter or add a second filter. Besides, having two filters ensures that even if something goes wrong with one of them, at least you have one to fall back on.How often to change water for discus fish?If you want to keep 6 discus until they get fairly large I'd recommend using a sump type filter system so you can increase your circulating volume to nearer 600 litres. If you are simply rearing them until they become half grown you should be ok with something like a 405 but I'd go for twice weekly water changes. Its not so much a case of them dying more that their colours wont be so good and they will get stunted in such a small tankHow often to change water for discus fish?Discus are particularly sensitive to water quality,some of the major breeders change 50% of the water daily. These guys know how to change water without harming the nitrifiying bacteria. I'd suggest that you contact people like Jack Wattley or other big time breeders. Purchasing a good book or two would probably save you some money over the long view.
Also that tank is none too large for 6 discus.
Too monitor the health of your fish watch for a color change to darker tones,if that happens something is very wrong.How often to change water for discus fish?I have a 55 gallon with 7 discus in it at the moment. I do weekly water changes of 25%. My fish are healthy and happy.
You don't want to over do your water changes, too much is just as bad as not enough.
Discus are exremely touchy about their water quality.
Edit: I thought I would add... I'm currently overstocked by one. You can keep 5-6 in a 55 gallon tank. But mine are still juveniles, I still have time to pick who has to go.How often to change water for discus fish?You got it! 25% once a week.How often to change water for discus fish?once a month change 20 percent.im in usa and dont do the litre system.i guess it would be the same.
dont change it weekly.once a month or when you feel its not good quality water
I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?
Is this harmful to drink? How can I fix it?I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?Don't panic. The black particles are just minor traces of the activated charcoal in the filtration system. If you didn't already, I would suggest that you follow the directions exactly when replacing the filter. Usually you have to soak them in cold water for about 30 min. or so, rinse them and then they are ready to use. If you already did that don't worry about it
as the charcoal is not harmful. If it really bugs you, just take a small finely woven strainer place a paper coffee filter in it and pour the water through it while it sits over your glass.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it's the charcoal in the filterI changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?It's not harmful. It's the charcoal in the filter.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?It's charcoal particles from the filter. It's not harmful, it's what purifies the water in the filter. Not unusual for a new filter, and it should go away after you've cycled water through it a few times.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it's probably the carbon in the filter. filter a few pitchers of water and pour the water out. it should be clear after that.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it is charcoal and no it is not harmful to drink. If you are concerned, pour the water down the drain, then refill the pitcher.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?thers a possibility you have charcoal in your filter you may need to change it again.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:0
its the charcoalI changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?its the charcoal in the new filter. it will stop.
it is not unusual for this to happen, and it will not hurt you.
as the charcoal is not harmful. If it really bugs you, just take a small finely woven strainer place a paper coffee filter in it and pour the water through it while it sits over your glass.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it's the charcoal in the filterI changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?It's not harmful. It's the charcoal in the filter.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?It's charcoal particles from the filter. It's not harmful, it's what purifies the water in the filter. Not unusual for a new filter, and it should go away after you've cycled water through it a few times.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it's probably the carbon in the filter. filter a few pitchers of water and pour the water out. it should be clear after that.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?it is charcoal and no it is not harmful to drink. If you are concerned, pour the water down the drain, then refill the pitcher.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?thers a possibility you have charcoal in your filter you may need to change it again.I changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:0
its the charcoalI changed my Pur water filter twice and I'm finding black particles in my water. What's going on?its the charcoal in the new filter. it will stop.
it is not unusual for this to happen, and it will not hurt you.
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