Good morning!
I was wondering what you guys think.
1) Is it always better to have a higher filtration gallons per hour number than what is recommended? For example, is it always better to get a filter that's rated for 70 gallons than 50 gallons? (I have a 38 gallon)
2) How do you guys do your water changes? When I do it, it's completely messy and I have the gravel cleaner siphon tool. This is what I do: Use a large cup to remove about 50% of the water, use the gravel cleaner (I'm not even sure if I'm using it well), add the water using a cup that I removed earlier back into the tank, and add the water that's been sitting out (used Seachem Prime for a few days to prep it).
3) I'm not getting a fast suction when I use the gravel cleaner. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
4) Is there a way to add water back to the tank more efficiently than a cup?
5) I have live plants in the tank. Is there anything special I need to do for them? I have only covered their roots with gravel.
6) Is it better to have less decorations than more decorations?
7) I have five neon tetras. They only stay towards the bottom and hover around the corner of the tank. Is that normal?
8) How do you guys clean the decorations/water heater/powerflow/etc?
Sorry for all of the questions! I really appreciate all of the help I've been getting here! You guys are AWESOME!
I was wondering what you guys think.
1) Is it always better to have a higher filtration gallons per hour number than what is recommended? For example, is it always better to get a filter that's rated for 70 gallons than 50 gallons? (I have a 38 gallon)
2) How do you guys do your water changes? When I do it, it's completely messy and I have the gravel cleaner siphon tool. This is what I do: Use a large cup to remove about 50% of the water, use the gravel cleaner (I'm not even sure if I'm using it well), add the water using a cup that I removed earlier back into the tank, and add the water that's been sitting out (used Seachem Prime for a few days to prep it).
3) I'm not getting a fast suction when I use the gravel cleaner. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
4) Is there a way to add water back to the tank more efficiently than a cup?
5) I have live plants in the tank. Is there anything special I need to do for them? I have only covered their roots with gravel.
6) Is it better to have less decorations than more decorations?
7) I have five neon tetras. They only stay towards the bottom and hover around the corner of the tank. Is that normal?
8) How do you guys clean the decorations/water heater/powerflow/etc?
Sorry for all of the questions! I really appreciate all of the help I've been getting here! You guys are AWESOME!