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sharkiegirl94
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It's been two whole weeks of cycling, no cleaning has been done yet--will vac gravel once it arrives.
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sharkiegirl94
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I only had fish in it for 1 week roughly...
butterfly_koi
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sharkiegirl94 said:
Even if you can't gravel vac at least try to change some of the water.
absolutangel04
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So, in those 2 weeks, have you done any water changes?
paytertot
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If there are fish in there, and the tank isn't cycled, especially with goldies, you probably should be doing water changes every day.
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sharkiegirl94
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Tell me how to go about doing water changes? Should i keep a milk jug full of tap water and let it set? Or make it suitable tank water using chems?
paytertot
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sharkiegirl94 said:
Do you have a siphon? You should look into the python water changer. Anyways, take out water in whatever method you can, then replace it with water that is temperature matched and dechlorinated. Prime is a great product for this purpose.
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sharkiegirl94
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No siphon, i ordered one though. How would i get the water the same temp? I have Prime for chemical balance...
paytertot
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sharkiegirl94 said:
Well if its coming out of the faucet, you can either put a thermometer in the water until its right and use it, or feel by hand which is a little harder and you might not wanna try just yet, or you can fill up a bucket and then put a heater in it but that takes a while, or you can slowly microwave a few cups at a time until the water in the bucket it right. That usually only is employed if for some reason you don't have hot water. The first one I listed is easiest.
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sharkiegirl94
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Thanks, I'll do a big water change today, should i turn off my filter?
butterfly_koi
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sharkiegirl94 said:
I would because of the about of time it will take, but keep the filter media in a bucket of water so the BB doesn't dry out
absolutangel04
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Yes, turn off the filter. It is safer to turn off all electricity in the tank while putting your hands in it. 
