WATER CHANGES ????

[Voyager123]

Dear Friends.......

How much Water to be changed every week for this aquarium ??????

Presently 2 small Buckets (i donno how many litres),,,,approx. takes away 20% of the water ..........

ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME........
THANX IN ADVANCE TO ALLLLLL

 

[hamfist]

You've got quite a lot of biomass of fish in that tank. I'd be wanting to change about 40-50% of the water weekly.

 

[Voyager123]

You've got quite a lot of biomass of fish in that tank. I'd be wanting to change about 40-50% of the water weekly.

Dear Hamfist,

Is it like,,, u have to change more water, if u have more fish in the tank......?????
or is it enough if u clean the filter more regularly?????
also note that, there are 2 air filters running......

comments from all are welcome .......

 

[Water]

30-40% water change should be about right for you.

 

[mqktandy]

I do a 30% change daily in my grow out tank. Just to minimize the effects of stunting hormones in the water

 

[geronimo69]

Dear Hamfist,

Is it like,,, u have to change more water, if u have more fish in the tank......?????
or is it enough if u clean the filter more regularly?????
also note that, there are 2 air filters running......

comments from all are welcome .......

TEST NITRATES. When they get over 10-15ppm, do a 50% water change. Whether it be once a week, twice a week, or every other week. The nitrates should dictate the water changes IMO.

 

[vaine111]

The amount of filters you have has no effect on the frequency of water changes or the amount of water that needs to be changed.

 

[geronimo69]

The amount of filters you have has no effect on the frequency of water changes or the amount of water that needs to be changed.

I agree 100%.

 

[Chicklette]

I take everything out and vacuum the bottom and change 40 to 50% every week. Clean the glass, ect.

 

[tiddlywinks]

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