As I do - not as I say

[seangee]

Since I have been banging on a bit about the benefits of large water changes here is my weekly routine on the SA community tank. How to cram the most fish into the smallest volume of water...

FWIW I never have detectable levels of nitrate in this tank - even after a 3 week holiday. Normal service resumed

 

[ClownLurch]

Looks a lot like the % levels for my WCs. I set the python to a similar depth and can do other stuff until the gurgling starts.

 

[10 Tanks]

Hello. The large, frequent water changes are the most important thing to a healthy tank. In fact, you can do away with some rather expensive equipment, if you're willing to change out a lot of water and do it often. But, the fish really need adequate room to swim and crowding leads to stress. The fish may have the benefit of pure water conditions, but if they're constantly bumping into their neighbor, they won't last long.

10 Tanks (Now 11)

 

[seangee]

The fish may have the benefit of pure water conditions, but if they're constantly bumping into their neighbor, they won't last long.

I didn't mean its overstocked. Its only when its empty there are a lot of fish in a small space. Hope I did not give the impression that this is a way to overstock.

 

[seangee]

Looks a lot like the % levels for my WCs. I set the python to a similar depth and can do other stuff until the gurgling starts.

This one I just siphon into a flower bed. I have a mark on the side of the tank and clamp the hose in place while it does its thing. I do have to cover the end of the hose, else the silly cories swim into it to investigate

 

[10 Tanks]

I didn't mean its overstocked. Its only when its empty there are a lot of fish in a small space. Hope I did not give the impression that this is a way to overstock.

Hello again. No worries. Nice tank!

10 Tanks (Now 11)