ketchup318
Aquarium Advice Regular
I was just wondering how other people performed water changes. I don't think I'm doing a good job of it. There's drips everywhere and my fish seem freaked out (they hide for the remainder of the day)
So here's my routine. The night before, I make sure that my bucket (outside) has enough water and is the correct salinity and temperature. To do the water change, here's what I do
- Detach the powerhead from the aquarium and use them to blow clean the live rock
- Stop the return pump
- Lightly vacuum the gravel until 20% of the water is gone
- Use a bucket to bring a couple gallons at a time, from outside, into the tank (trail of drips)
- Pour bucket into fish tank, try not to splash too much
- Repeat until full.
I don't think my fish are too happy with me. Is there a better way of changing water? Thanks
So here's my routine. The night before, I make sure that my bucket (outside) has enough water and is the correct salinity and temperature. To do the water change, here's what I do
- Detach the powerhead from the aquarium and use them to blow clean the live rock
- Stop the return pump
- Lightly vacuum the gravel until 20% of the water is gone
- Use a bucket to bring a couple gallons at a time, from outside, into the tank (trail of drips)
- Pour bucket into fish tank, try not to splash too much
- Repeat until full.
I don't think my fish are too happy with me. Is there a better way of changing water? Thanks