apotocki
Aquarium Advice Regular
OK.....the tank is here (70gallon) and I just received packages from Big Al's and DrsFosterSmith containing my Filter (XP3), heater (in-line 300w), plants, test kit, and such. I'm still waiting on the stand I ordered from Dayton Aquarium Stands (check them out - good deals on Oak stands!)
I've also been reading alot and researching all about setting this up and then the maintenance. I'd like to reach out to you as to how you perform your water changes. I know that water changes are critical in ensuring a successful tank.
I will be performing weekly changes and purchased a Python to make things a bit easier. What I'm not sure of is how do you actually do a change. I've read on some sites where tap water is used....just get the temperature close to your tank, put in some de-chlor and pour it in! Other sites suggest having a container (such as a large garbage can, or another tank) to age the water. They also indicate that having a heater and aeration is needed.
Yikes, the thought of having to have another set-up of some sort for water changes is something that I didn't think/plan for (70 gallon tank with probably a 25% change each week=20-25 gallons!). Is the latter really needed?
What do you do?
I've also been reading alot and researching all about setting this up and then the maintenance. I'd like to reach out to you as to how you perform your water changes. I know that water changes are critical in ensuring a successful tank.
I will be performing weekly changes and purchased a Python to make things a bit easier. What I'm not sure of is how do you actually do a change. I've read on some sites where tap water is used....just get the temperature close to your tank, put in some de-chlor and pour it in! Other sites suggest having a container (such as a large garbage can, or another tank) to age the water. They also indicate that having a heater and aeration is needed.
Yikes, the thought of having to have another set-up of some sort for water changes is something that I didn't think/plan for (70 gallon tank with probably a 25% change each week=20-25 gallons!). Is the latter really needed?
What do you do?