Post water change issues

[rwellbaum]

+1 buy some prime stat!

 

[sevank21]

Ya use water conditioner! The chlorine in the tap is making them do that.

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[F1 VET]

Just normal while they adjust to new water, temp ph and toxicity are different depending on ur buffering capacity. I add half the dose of prime when I start, then when its nearing full I add the rest. That way its not all at once cuz that stuff is strong, I only dose water that I'm replacing.

+1 on prime

Go S. Vettel #1 rb8

 

[sevank21]

A tip for you to reduce stress:

What I do is I have a tub like a Rubbermaid tub and i fill that with tap water and use the appropriate amount of conditioner. And I use a pond pump to pump the conditioned water into the tank. That way theres no chance that the regular water to hurt or stress the fish.

Some people drain their tank. Fill it back up and then add the conditioner or add the conditioner while filling it up. IMO, the fish are still getting hit with tap water causing stress.

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[MonsterPeacock]

I have not been using water conditioner, what brand and how much do you recommend?

Well.... There's your problem... There is chlorine in tap water bro.. The prime or water conditioner will neutralize this and make it safe for your fish. Get yourself a bottle at a LFS in your area and your fish will be fine.

 

[strollo22]

A tip for you to reduce stress:

What I do is I have a tub like a Rubbermaid tub and i fill that with tap water and use the appropriate amount of conditioner. And I use a pond pump to pump the conditioned water into the tank. That way theres no chance that the regular water to hurt or stress the fish.

Some people drain their tank. Fill it back up and then add the conditioner or add the conditioner while filling it up. IMO, the fish are still getting hit with tap water causing stress.

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I only see this as being necessary when changing water on a smaller tank but you can never be too safe.