littlesparrow
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Nov 10, 2012
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Hi all, this is my first post.
My current set up is, alas, just a fish bowl. I know, I know. I do have a small (fluval chi 6.6gallon) tank which is not set up because i live on a VERY small island and have yet to find a table to hold it (that isn't antique and $80.. this is Salt Spring Island, probably the most expensive place to live in British Columbia, Canada )
So I currently have a LARGE bowl, I would say it is at least 3 gallons, if not 4.
It's getting dirty. Too dirty. I do a 10% water change every week (I know, not enough when you don't have filtration, would love suggestions on how to maintain ) but it has really built up I feel like an *** for letting my beloved betta, Jaquen, live in this filth. I want to clean tomorrow. And the word is on the internet, I need to prep my water tonight and let it sit before transferring. I don't own a 'fish only' bucket. I have a 3-cup measuring cup that is fish-only that he hangs out in while i am 'transferring' him. But nothing that could hold 3gallons of water.
My question is, if I grab a metal bowl (which yes, would have been washed with dish soap several days ago.. if it makes any difference, seventh generation 'all natural'ish dish soap ) Could i give it a nice vinegar wash, rinse it REALLY well, and let it dry completely, then prep the water in it without harming my fish?
The water today is increasingly murky and he is more lethargic than I have ever seen... I am really eager to improve his environment, and if i do need a new bucket, I will not be in town for another 5 days (I live on the outskirts of the island and have no vehicle)... afraid that will be too long to humanely wait before cleaning his bowl.
PS QUESTION: Should I add a bit of the old bowls water to the new, to ease the transition from dirty to clean? (Yes, I use water conditioner ect.)
Thank you SO MUCH! Look forward to being a part of this forum.
My current set up is, alas, just a fish bowl. I know, I know. I do have a small (fluval chi 6.6gallon) tank which is not set up because i live on a VERY small island and have yet to find a table to hold it (that isn't antique and $80.. this is Salt Spring Island, probably the most expensive place to live in British Columbia, Canada )
So I currently have a LARGE bowl, I would say it is at least 3 gallons, if not 4.
It's getting dirty. Too dirty. I do a 10% water change every week (I know, not enough when you don't have filtration, would love suggestions on how to maintain ) but it has really built up I feel like an *** for letting my beloved betta, Jaquen, live in this filth. I want to clean tomorrow. And the word is on the internet, I need to prep my water tonight and let it sit before transferring. I don't own a 'fish only' bucket. I have a 3-cup measuring cup that is fish-only that he hangs out in while i am 'transferring' him. But nothing that could hold 3gallons of water.
My question is, if I grab a metal bowl (which yes, would have been washed with dish soap several days ago.. if it makes any difference, seventh generation 'all natural'ish dish soap ) Could i give it a nice vinegar wash, rinse it REALLY well, and let it dry completely, then prep the water in it without harming my fish?
The water today is increasingly murky and he is more lethargic than I have ever seen... I am really eager to improve his environment, and if i do need a new bucket, I will not be in town for another 5 days (I live on the outskirts of the island and have no vehicle)... afraid that will be too long to humanely wait before cleaning his bowl.
PS QUESTION: Should I add a bit of the old bowls water to the new, to ease the transition from dirty to clean? (Yes, I use water conditioner ect.)
Thank you SO MUCH! Look forward to being a part of this forum.