when i do my water changes i fill the tank back up 10 litres at a time using a bucket, but the treatment i use requires 10ml of treatment per 35L of water, so its really awkward doing it 10 litres at a time (i usually treat the water in the bucket before i put it back into the tank)
Would it be ok to put the extra treatment in the water which is already in the tank, then just pour the untreated water in?
2007-09-20 21:08:08 · 12 answers · asked by Clare 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Water changing is a simple task, so let not others make it complicated for you. Change 25% to 30% weekly, vaccum the tank bottom as you take out the water, so that al lot of dirt and impurities comes up too.
Let the water settle for about 10-15 minutes, and add 25-30% fresh water back to the tank.
Add any good water softner after the tank is filled up.
You are done. Now relax :-)
2007-09-20 21:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
As you are. By putting the treatment in the tank with a reduced water level. it might be too strong and concentrated for the fish.My treatment I used also gave measurements in drops per 10 litres so was easily able to calculate the number of drops for the container I was using. I used a bowl and used about 6 drops a bowlful. This was a dechlorinator. I also used a water conditioner after the tank was refilled, and the pump working to circulate it .As regards temperature I mixed hot and cold from the taps . so it was not too cold for the fish, just slightly warm.
2007-09-20 21:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure you age the water for 24 hours or so, you should be okay.
Add treatment, if desired, to the new water based on the total amount of water in the aquarium after adding.
2007-09-21 04:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by TopPotts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife has kept four fancy goldfish in a small plastic tank for 6 yrs with weekly changes of tap water and with no chemicals added and cleans the grit twice a week and they have kept well and healthy.
2007-09-20 22:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can work that way, but i would be concerned tipping water straight from the tap straight into the tank, can be a dramatic temperature change that even goldfish can get shocked by. i know my cold tap is a lot cooler than room temperature, so letting water sit and get to the same room temperature as the tank would be more beneficial for your fish. also, depending on what make of dechlorinator you use, it sometimes really needs to be stirred in before it works properly.
buy an extra two buckets!
2007-09-20 21:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by catx 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you should put the treatment in the water before pulling it in the tank, i don't think any extra treatment is required.
goldfish are tough! :)
2007-09-20 21:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by soshsiao 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your ment to set tank up 1week earlier putting them into it. additionally golf fish are grasping, watch you do not over feed, as quickly as daily is high-quality as micro organism can improve at as quickly as in tank.
2016-11-06 00:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no mix it in the bucket first, it takes a while to fully dissolve anyway and by mixing it into the bucket and then putting it into the tank you're helping mix it even more
2007-09-20 21:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by Alyak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive had goldfish for years and never treat the water just change the water once a week and the fish will be fine
2007-09-20 21:14:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
you're doing it absolutely the right way already
It's recommended to let the water sit out for 24 hours before you add it, but also treat it before you pour it into your tank
just use only 5 ml instead of 10 ml and your fine
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-09-22 20:29:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋