Betta Water Changes

[BigHilda]

Hello,
I have one betta in a ten gallon tank. I am hearing lots of different opinions about frequency of water changes. So far, I was changing half the water every week. Is this too often? Not often enough? Too much at a time? On www.bettatalk.com I read that you should change 50% of the water monthly for a 5 gallon tank. On the information that came with my Python water change system, it said 10% every few weeks. In a book I have about freshwater aquariums, it said 50% weekly is great, and do even more if you can! So, I'm very confused. Any suggestions about the best situation would be greatly appreciated!!

Laura

 

[smithrc]

it all depends on the fish and filter etc...

50% every week does seem a lot though. I work on 25% every 2 weeks.

 

[BigHilda]

I should have mentioned this before...the filter is a Tetra Whisper Mini filter with one cartridge of floss with carbon inside. I run the filter on the low setting so that it doesn't make too many currents and disturb my betta.

 

[smithrc]

25% every couple of weeks should be ok... or smaller more often.