Cycling

[Matchu]

Hey, I added 5 Zebra danios to my tank yesterday (Juwel rekord 120) But didnt get a test kit yet, I was wondering how often I should change the water?

The fishies are a little over an inch.

 

[nerfhearder69]

Hi Matchu,

everyone I ever asked this question of told me the same, once a week is best. how much you choose to change is another question. I do about 15%, some do 10 some 20 Its really up to you. However much you choose I think the weekly change is good because It means you pay regular attention to your tank, the excitement of a new tank inevitably wears off and a regular routine focuses your attention and and gets you familiar with your fishes behaviour and meansyou can nip problems in the bud early on. Best of luck friend.

 

[Phantom Thief]

The rule with water changes, the more often, the better. A lot of people do 2 changes a week, especially those with more sensitive fish. Some do it once a month. I do it once every 1-2 weeks. There are many factors involved in water changes, but as long as you do them regularly, you should be fine

P.T.

 

[Matchu]

Say if I was going to change 10% of the water each week, which would be 12 litres in my case, Could I take out say 1.5 litres each day?

Or would this not work in the same way?

 

[gadazobe]

I understand from your post that your tank is new and has not yet cycled. Try to keep water changes to a minimum during the cycle otherwise it will lengthen the process considerably. You must get the water tested every other day to see how the cycle is progressing, either buy a kit for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate or take a water sample to you lfs for testing (most do it for a small sum and some for nothing if you're a good customer)

 

[Slyspy]

I would suggest that when cycling with fish one should do more frequent water changes in order to ensure the health of the fish. This is the factor that can (only can mind) make fishless cycling a faster method.

 

[FrAnK3333]

I would agree to more water changes. You would definely get a water test kit asap.