Water changes

**fish_doc** · 09-15-2005, 08:49 PM

Doing a water change

1. Start by using a gravel vacuum to siphon out some of the excess gunky stuff from the bottom of the aquarium. You can pick these up anywhere. (LFS, walmart, chain pet store) It’s simple to use, and not at all expensive.

2. Siphon the water into a bucket. It’s best to use the same bucket for all of your water changes (but don’t use that bucket for any other purpose, please). And remember, try not to change over 50% of the water, you’re finished!

3. Refill your tank, using room-temperature tap water. Be sure to add AquaSafe® or another water conditioner to this water before you add it to the aquarium, because tap water alone can contain harmful substances.

Keep in mind that the water you've just siphoned from your aquarium is very rich in nutrients. You can pour the water on the plants or shrubs in your yard. They'll love it.

Many times after a cleaning and water change, your aquarium could appear rather cloudy. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal. Within a few days, the water will clear.

blor · 09-17-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fish_doc

Keep in mind that the water you've just siphoned from your aquarium is very rich in nutrients. You can pour the water on the plants or shrubs in your yard. They'll love it.

ooh...never thought of that

Lara · 09-18-2005, 12:21 AM

Do you reckon it's ok to put tank water on a vegie garden. Although it is full of great fertilising stuff we also treat tank water with chemicals. Any opinions?

Lydia · 09-18-2005, 07:34 AM

I've put it on our fig trees before....I never thought of the chemicals in there, though. Hmmm. Does anyone else have any insight?

**TheOldSalt** · 09-18-2005, 07:51 AM

If it has medicine in it, or copper, then you probably don't want to put it on anything you plan to eat.

**fish_doc** · 09-18-2005, 08:52 AM

I would avoid it if you have medicated you tank receintly. But overall if you do a couple of water changes and run carbon after a medication it should clear it all out.

Lydia · 09-18-2005, 09:06 AM

I haven't medicated for at least 6 months, so the only chemicals in there is whatever is in start right.

**fish_doc** · 09-18-2005, 09:12 AM

That and ammonia, nitrate, and nitrites.

bananas · 09-18-2005, 09:44 AM

thats a very good idea, rather than dumping it all in the toilet and buying plant nutrients

Lara · 09-18-2005, 11:57 PM

Well, I'm doing it so I'll let you know if anything strange happens to me when I eat the vegies! It does concern me though, I grow organically!

**fish_doc** · 09-19-2005, 06:31 AM

Theres not much out there thats more organic than fishwater. LOL

zenyfish · 12-15-2005, 01:28 AM

aquaponics

http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/art...csOverview.htm

http://www.siu.edu/~readi/aqua/facts...re%20fish'

http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/extensi...Aquaponics.htm

leveldrummer · 12-15-2005, 09:23 PM

ive always dumped my on a single mini rose bush i bought my wife for valentines day and it usually makes its blooms larger and more colorful about 2 to 5 days after i do it. it sits outside all year round with just rain water, so im guessing the fish water is an added treat every week.

09-15-2005, 08:49 PM	#1
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825 User Feedback: (0)	Water changes Doing a water change 1. Start by using a gravel vacuum to siphon out some of the excess gunky stuff from the bottom of the aquarium. You can pick these up anywhere. (LFS, walmart, chain pet store) It’s simple to use, and not at all expensive. 2. Siphon the water into a bucket. It’s best to use the same bucket for all of your water changes (but don’t use that bucket for any other purpose, please). And remember, try not to change over 50% of the water, you’re finished! 3. Refill your tank, using room-temperature tap water. Be sure to add AquaSafe® or another water conditioner to this water before you add it to the aquarium, because tap water alone can contain harmful substances. Keep in mind that the water you've just siphoned from your aquarium is very rich in nutrients. You can pour the water on the plants or shrubs in your yard. They'll love it. Many times after a cleaning and water change, your aquarium could appear rather cloudy. Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal. Within a few days, the water will clear. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

09-18-2005, 07:34 AM	#4
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	I've put it on our fig trees before....I never thought of the chemicals in there, though. Hmmm. Does anyone else have any insight? __________________ Vote for FishForums!

09-18-2005, 08:52 AM	#6
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825 User Feedback: (0)	I would avoid it if you have medicated you tank receintly. But overall if you do a couple of water changes and run carbon after a medication it should clear it all out. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

09-18-2005, 09:06 AM	#7
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907 User Feedback: (0)	I haven't medicated for at least 6 months, so the only chemicals in there is whatever is in start right. __________________ Vote for FishForums!

09-18-2005, 09:12 AM	#8
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825 User Feedback: (0)	That and ammonia, nitrate, and nitrites. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

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09-18-2005, 12:21 AM	#3
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 264 User Feedback: (0)	Do you reckon it's ok to put tank water on a vegie garden. Although it is full of great fertilising stuff we also treat tank water with chemicals. Any opinions?

09-18-2005, 07:51 AM	#5
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,233 User Feedback: (6)	If it has medicine in it, or copper, then you probably don't want to put it on anything you plan to eat.

09-18-2005, 09:44 AM	#9
bananas Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 88 User Feedback: (0)	thats a very good idea, rather than dumping it all in the toilet and buying plant nutrients __________________ 10 Gallon Tank 31 Platys (MF too hard to count) 1 Golden Chinese Algae Eating Catfish (1F) 5 Gallon Tank 1 Apple Snail [1F]

09-18-2005, 11:57 PM	#10
Lara not the tomb raiding type Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30 Posts: 264 User Feedback: (0)	Well, I'm doing it so I'll let you know if anything strange happens to me when I eat the vegies! It does concern me though, I grow organically!

09-19-2005, 06:31 AM	#11
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,825 User Feedback: (0)	Theres not much out there thats more organic than fishwater. LOL __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

12-15-2005, 01:28 AM	#12
zenyfish Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorba Linda, CA USA Posts: 56 User Feedback: (0)	aquaponics aquaponics http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/art...csOverview.htm http://www.siu.edu/~readi/aqua/facts...re%20fish' http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/extensi...Aquaponics.htm Last edited by zenyfish; 12-15-2005 at 01:40 AM.

12-15-2005, 09:23 PM	#13
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933 User Feedback: (1)	ive always dumped my on a single mini rose bush i bought my wife for valentines day and it usually makes its blooms larger and more colorful about 2 to 5 days after i do it. it sits outside all year round with just rain water, so im guessing the fish water is an added treat every week.

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