when I was geting guinea pigs I read, in all those tips and advices, to change the water every day in their bottles. so I do, but I wonder why? what happens with water if not changed?
2007-07-19 04:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by . 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
it gets gross and the water gets old. Bacteria can grow on anything that isn't cleaned or is VERY dirty. Clean the whole water bottle once in a while in scolding water and make sure to give them fresh food every day- I would change it every day twice a day.
2007-07-19 04:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think changing the water EVERY DAY may be a tad too often. Sure, the books recommend it, but I don't think it's necessary (unless it becomes contaminated or the guinea pigs finish it all).
Changing it once every two or three days should suffice. Warnings about fungus, bacteria and algae sound rather paranoid. When you clean the bottles, however, be sure to clean ALL the parts. Submerge the pieces in some bleach water (1 gallon of water with 1 tablespoon of bleach) for your peace of mind. Rinse them THOROUGHLY afterwards.
Keep in mind that when guinea pigs live in their natural habitat, nobody changes their water supply on a daily basis. I'm pretty sure that normal, non-threatening bacteria is also in great supply out there, but their systems can handle it.
2007-07-19 11:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by xkayce 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. The water gets stagnant (stale) and doesn't taste as good.
2. Bacteria starts to grow in it.
3. The water bottle gets emptied out, and your guinea pig gets thirsty.
2007-07-19 11:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by ♥≈Safi≈♥ ☼of the Atheati☼ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmm... I dont know with guinney pigs since thier water bottle is so big you could go for like 3 days fine. For my gecko since its water bowl is tiny i change it nightly but for my larger tropical snakes i give them huge waterbowls that i change every other night.
2007-07-19 11:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Changing it EVERY day is probably excessive, but it can (and will) get stagnant, so it really should be changed often.
2007-07-19 11:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The water becomes foul and disgusting and undrinkable.
2007-07-19 11:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by theinfestedusa 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It stagnates. Bacteria, fungi, and algae can all grow in there.
2007-07-19 11:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It will become stagnate. It can cause disease.
2007-07-19 11:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever heard of "Slime in the ice machine"?
2007-07-19 11:08:49 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋