Water levels after water change

[senorkevin]

I did a 50% water change yesterday and the same today but all the levels are the same (high). Is this normal? I thought changing half the water would half the results.

 

[Super_Blueberry]

Test your tap water and compare

 

[senorkevin]

I tested the tap water and it is fine

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Try another 50% change and see what happens.

 

[senorkevin]

2 water changes in 1 day?

 

[Super_Blueberry]

Multiple water changes, even back to back changes, are much better then swimming in elevated parameters

 

[NYgiantsRP]

As long as you have an established filter, with mature media you can do at least 5 changes a day and you would be fine.

 

[FreshwaterSean]

I've had to do 3 or 4 50% WC in a day while cycling. Hang in there, it's frustrating sometimes, I'm finally out of my cycle and it took about 8 weeks! ( fish in)
Good luck!

 

[senorkevin]

It's just the mrs is starting to crazy with the amount of water I'm using!

 

[molliwopp]

Just do them when shes not looking then lol. But seriously, It would be best in my opinion if you cant keep up with water changes then you should return them and fishless cycle with ammonia.

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[Mebbid]

Just do them when shes not looking then lol. But seriously, It would be best in my opinion if you cant keep up with water changes then you should return them and fishless cycle with ammonia.

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I am going to +1 this.

What exactly are your parameters testing at though? What about before and after the water change?
How often and how much are you feeding?
How much water did you change out?

 

[senorkevin]

She'll be ok.