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how often should I do partials?

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Anonymous, Mar 6, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    how often should i do partial changes in my 20 gallon? i figured about once every 2 weeks or so since i have the filter and everything..Whats yalls opinion?Please let me know..

    Thanks,

    Scott [dancing]
     
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  2. Anthony

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    Weekly water changes are best. If you test your water, mainly your nitrAtes and monitor how quickly they rise you may be able to do it every 2 weeks, maybe not though.
     
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    how much water should i take out?
     
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    hardest thing about water changes is taking the fish out :x they are super fast lol takes an hour just to catch them :)
     
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    Normally about 30% is a good amount to change.

    You don't have to take the fish out when doing water changes...
     
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    Yeah only if you plan to move the tank (wich I'm going to do sunday) Or when ur adding chemicals that can cause your fish problems..
    I do a 25% water change each weak and clean my filter 2 times a weak.
     
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  7. Anonymous

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    so i can add dechlorinator with the fish in the water and everything
     
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  8. Anthony

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    Yep.
     
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  9. Anonymous

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    cool thanks anthony and guido ;)
     
    Anonymous, Mar 6, 2009
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