water changes?

[fishman09]

is it better to do multiple smaller waterchanges per week or one large waterchange? I do waterxhanges every other day in the 25% range and was wondering if im stressing my fish out more tgan if I were to do one larger change per week, but I believe with the smaller frequent changes it keeps the water much more stable than a big change. just wondering what you guys think.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

I would go with multiple water change to minimize the change in parameters.
But if you don't have the time to do that, a larger waterchange per week is fine

 

[brich999]

Do 2 50% water changes

 

[brich999]

Is this freshwater or salt? Also what tank and stock?

 

[fishman09]

Is this freshwater or salt? Also what tank and stock?

freshwater. 150 gallon with 9 inch umbee. 75 gallon 5 inch dovii pair.

 

[fishman09]

I would go with multiple water change to minimize the change in parameters.
But if you don't have the time to do that, a larger waterchange per week is fine

that was my thought. and I have a ton of time and dont have to pay water lol

 

[andyjs]

Multiple small changes will minimize large swing in parameters which would be good with sensitive fish. Having pretty hardy cichlids, it won't really matter, but keep up with the frequent small water changes if that's what you want to do

 

[fishman09]

thanks for the input guys my fishies love the clean water

 

[Motoxer777]

a 9" umbee!?

 

[rolandk10]

Here's a lengthy thread on the topic. Lots of charts and math and not a ton of consensus.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...weekly-50-WC-is-better-than-two-weekly-25-WCs