Video of My Gold Saum

[Darksideup]

Large water changes result in large bacterial loss...

 

[Adhlc]

Big water changes make nice finnage, and FAST growth, in my experience.

Ah! I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

 

[davidefc]

That Saums a brute, very nice fins too

 

[pdbrady]

I agree, lots of water changes are extremely helpful for growth and overall health, however, not all at once. For example, I will do roughly 100-150% per week, but it's in the form of 50% at a time, every 2-3 days. This way it's not as much of a shock on the tank, but I still keep constant fresh water at all times. Not doubting 90% hasn't worked, just sharing a different view. Nice terror, too, by the way!

 

[nomadofthehills]

I agree, lots of water changes are extremely helpful for growth and overall health, however, not all at once. For example, I will do roughly 100-150% per week, but it's in the form of 50% at a time, every 2-3 days. This way it's not as much of a shock on the tank, but I still keep constant fresh water at all times. Not doubting 90% hasn't worked, just sharing a different view. Nice terror, too, by the way!

When I refill the tank, I do it slowly, over the course of about 30 minutes to lesson the "shock," although my fish never seemed stressed, as they eat during the refilling process.

Large water changes result in large bacterial loss...

That is 100% untrue. The bacteria is not in the water column, it is in your filter media, and to a lesser extent, gravel, on ornaments, etc.