Water changes

[Ash Paws]

Hi guys,

I was wondering how many times a week I should do a water change for my betta, Pence. He is in a 5.5 gallon with a Topfin Silenstream Power Filter 10.

I was thinking since his tank is pretty small probably twice weekly or once weekly? Please share your opinions

Ash

 

[Colin_T]

Monitor the nitrate levels and if they are going up rapidly then do them twice a weekly but 1 Betta should be fine with weekly 50% water changes.

 

[Ash Paws]

Okay, thank you!

 

[FroFro]

Okay, thank you!

I've used one of those silentstream filters in the past. They, in my opinion, have a water output that makes it difficult for a betta to swim, I recommend you baffle your filter to soften the flow.

 

[Demeter32]

I agree, once weekly 50% water changes are what I do on all my betta tanks.

 

[Ash Paws]

I've used one of those silentstream filters in the past. They, in my opinion, have a water output that makes it difficult for a betta to swim, I recommend you baffle your filter to soften the flow.

If I have the valve closed water still gets through but the stream is significantly smaller. How would you suggest I baffle the flow however?

 

[Ash Paws]

I agree, once weekly 50% water changes are what I do on all my betta tanks.

Alright, thank you! I also just learned how to siphon the water without getting tank water in my mouth, last time i got some in my mouth so i just scooped the water out with a plastic cup. It took a while XD