Water change

[abrinn23]

Hey everyone I have a question for the long term...are you suppose to do a complete or at least a major water change at least once a year?

 

[natedogg569]

Don't quote me on this but.... I don't think so because the fish need water that they have been living in because it has their slime and stuff. That is why they say only do a 25% water change each time you change the water. Plus a complete water change would put them in shock because their is a good chance you won't be able to put water that is the same temperature back in sending the fish into shock.

 

[abrinn23]

All of that made total sense thank you...I had a feeling you weren't suppose to but it never hurts to double check

 

[jlk]

I would say generally most people on here change around 50% of their water a week. Those with heavily stocked tanks, messy fish, breeding or fry, change a lot more water/more frequent basis. My water is stable enough that I do 75% to 100% water changes atleast 1-2x week or more frequently depending on the situation. Serious fancy goldfish breeders change 40-100% of their water daily.

 

[Quest84]

Listen to JLK you will get excellent advice...and I do a 50% water change once a week. It's a myth that doing water changes will hurt your fish, it is good for them as long as you match the temp and use a good water conditioner such as Prime.

Have a good thermometer in the tank, as your filling it back up keep an eye on the temp and adjust it if need be

 

[abrinn23]

Yeah as of now I'm doing probably two 25% water changes a week...not sure if that is too much or not

 

[boadams87]

Yeah as of now I'm doing probably two 25% water changes a week...not sure if that is too much or not

It really depends on your readings you get from testing. And on your load from your fish. I do 75% every week. The fish use up all the buffers in the water and they need to be replaced every week.

 

[abrinn23]

Alright I think I understand now......thanks guys!