CieLaw
Aquarium Advice Newbie
So I have a question about water changes and evaporation for my 20 gallon tank.
So I have my tank covered with the black plastic hood that came in the Tetra 20g aquarium kit. I do have the heater sitting fairly low in the water, but instead of the tetra whisper filter I have a marineland penguin 150 bio wheel filter which is for up to 30g tanks. (I thought maybe this had something to do with my evaporation)
I have very consistent weekly evaporation, about 2 gallons per week...which I feel is a lot.
When I do water changes, am I supposed to refill then change 20-25% or change 20-25% of what is in tank and then refill? I feel like I'm losing and changing a lot of water, but I remain very consistent with my changes. Should I be adding water back into the tank throughout the week?
My fish don't seem bothered by the dropping water level throughout the week. They are happy and thriving.
What can I do to cut my evaporation? Or is that much normal?
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So I have my tank covered with the black plastic hood that came in the Tetra 20g aquarium kit. I do have the heater sitting fairly low in the water, but instead of the tetra whisper filter I have a marineland penguin 150 bio wheel filter which is for up to 30g tanks. (I thought maybe this had something to do with my evaporation)
I have very consistent weekly evaporation, about 2 gallons per week...which I feel is a lot.
When I do water changes, am I supposed to refill then change 20-25% or change 20-25% of what is in tank and then refill? I feel like I'm losing and changing a lot of water, but I remain very consistent with my changes. Should I be adding water back into the tank throughout the week?
My fish don't seem bothered by the dropping water level throughout the week. They are happy and thriving.
What can I do to cut my evaporation? Or is that much normal?
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