water change question

big fish · 02-14-2005, 09:47 AM

I did a search but did not really find my questons answered. I add chlorine remover when i change the water. My question is do i add enough to just treat the amount of water i am changing (about 25gal) or do i add enough for the total gallons of water that are in my tank(100gal)? Sorry if its a stupid question but i read mixed answers on this. I have 1 large oscar in it right now. How often should i change the water? I am also going to add 1 more large oscar. How often should i change the water with the two? Thanks for any info.

**Damon** · 02-14-2005, 09:54 AM

While many people add water conditioner after the water is in the tank I recommend you add it first. Mind you, thats not always possible when changing 50 gallons of water. Nevertheless add enough for the water you are replacing, not the total amount in the tank. You can add a little extra if your water contains chloramines and not chlorine.

(RC) · 02-14-2005, 02:09 PM

I would do a 20G WC every week with 2 oscars.

RC

madmatrixz3000 · 02-14-2005, 03:44 PM

I have heard 1/3-1/2 water change a month.

But as far as coditioners it depends on what you are useing. I know that Stress Coat/Zyme call for 1 tsp for every gallon in your tank, plus if you put too much in, it will help the fish's slime coating.

Lexus · 02-15-2005, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatrixz3000 @ Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:44 pm

I have heard 1/3-1/2 water change a month.

Oscars are really messy eaters and poopers and do need weekly water changes, once a month you would have a pretty nasty tank

icp · 02-15-2005, 05:03 PM

i would do 25-30% weekly wtr change with the 2

**fish_doc** · 02-15-2005, 06:51 PM

I usually just add enough for the water I replaced. I usually add it right at the hose as I am refilling the tank. This way it is getting put in right at the source.

turtlehead · 02-15-2005, 07:05 PM

50% is just for planted tanks, 30% is enough every week though.

02-14-2005, 09:47 AM	#1
big fish Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7	water change question I did a search but did not really find my questons answered. I add chlorine remover when i change the water. My question is do i add enough to just treat the amount of water i am changing (about 25gal) or do i add enough for the total gallons of water that are in my tank(100gal)? Sorry if its a stupid question but i read mixed answers on this. I have 1 large oscar in it right now. How often should i change the water? I am also going to add 1 more large oscar. How often should i change the water with the two? Thanks for any info.

02-14-2005, 09:54 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: water change question While many people add water conditioner after the water is in the tank I recommend you add it first. Mind you, thats not always possible when changing 50 gallons of water. Nevertheless add enough for the water you are replacing, not the total amount in the tank. You can add a little extra if your water contains chloramines and not chlorine. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

02-14-2005, 02:09 PM	#3
(RC) nobody Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: upstate NY Age: 46 Posts: 793	I would do a 20G WC every week with 2 oscars. RC __________________ "Lead by Example, Follow by Choice" http://www.ibcbettas.org/ http://www.cnybc.org/

02-14-2005, 03:44 PM	#4
madmatrixz3000 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 88	Re: water change question I have heard 1/3-1/2 water change a month. But as far as coditioners it depends on what you are useing. I know that Stress Coat/Zyme call for 1 tsp for every gallon in your tank, plus if you put too much in, it will help the fish's slime coating.

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icp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas , Nv Posts: 160	Re: water change question i would do 25-30% weekly wtr change with the 2 __________________

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02-15-2005, 06:51 PM	#7
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,834	Re: water change question I usually just add enough for the water I replaced. I usually add it right at the hose as I am refilling the tank. This way it is getting put in right at the source. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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turtlehead Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 203	50% is just for planted tanks, 30% is enough every week though. __________________ http://glassaqua.tk/ - finally got off my lazy rear and did something

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