Corimorgan
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
New to aquariums and just reading the article about cycling. When everyone refers to a water change does this mean to leave the gravel alone and strictly just change the water? I have been suctioning the gravel with every water change because I figured it would be good to get all of the old food and waste out. But, after reading that article which stated the good bacteria exist on the gravel, decor, etc maybe I am doing the wrong thing to disturb the gravel with every water change. can someone clarify this for me?
I have a 6 week old tank that under the advice of the national pet store has been doing terrible! Many fish have suffered while I continued to be told to stop doing water changes. Currently I am treating my Molly for fin rot with melafix. I have noticed a big difference with that fin! I ordered the API master test kit and will begin to work on the water quality as soon as I know the levels.
Thanks for the clarification.
I have a 6 week old tank that under the advice of the national pet store has been doing terrible! Many fish have suffered while I continued to be told to stop doing water changes. Currently I am treating my Molly for fin rot with melafix. I have noticed a big difference with that fin! I ordered the API master test kit and will begin to work on the water quality as soon as I know the levels.
Thanks for the clarification.