The subreddit for anything related to aquariums! I would do two 25% water changes while it is cycling and just one 25% water change once it is finished. spongebob4460 Posts: 603 Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:37 am. During the cycling process you don't want to disturb the gravel too much (which you wouldn't be doing anyway during a fishless cycle). It took only about 4 days for the nearly cycled filter to finish cycling but each day I repeated that water change. Archived. Or should I wait a bit and just top up the tank? Once you have done that, change around 40% water every day until the ammonia level is reduced to zero. This thread is archived. 5 years ago. How often to change water during cycling 12 posts • Page 1 of 2. save. The more I learn the less I realise I know. 10% to 20% of the tank water should be removed and replaced with new treated tap water. What percentage of water and how often would you recommend to change weekly? The maintenance is easier, no fish are stressed, and you can fully stock right away instead of adding fish gradually. During Week 1 of your cycle–your period week: THINGS ARE FLOWING OUT This will likely come as no surprise to most of you: You’re prone to get loose stool during your period. Posted by. If you plan on introducing fish mid-cycle, which we do not recommend, you will need to perform very frequent water changes to keep ammonia or nitrite accumulation or fluctuation from causing damage or death to fish. My ideal is 25% every day, but that is not always a reality when you work 50 hours a week and have nine tanks. Please go there and keep it going. I'm using a combination of fishless and normal cycling. As far as conditioners go, I add water conditioner (stress coat + dechlorinator) and a dose of nitrifying bacteria (QuickStart) with every water change. Anything above 20 ppm is bad and above 40 ppm is very toxic. I guess my main question now is how often should I do partial water changes on this tank since we did not go through the cycling process? You should NEVER touch the biowheel itself, this is where beneficial bacteria grow. This is particularly important on the hotter days. Most of the chemical processes will take place inside the fist themselves when they eat the fish food containing nitrogen. It also states to only do 1 water change every month, even from the get go. I have a fluval accent 95 and the instructions don't mention the cycle at all so I can't really trust what they say. Aim to take 2-3 good sized gulps from your bottle every 10-15 minutes right from the moment you roll off. There are a lot of different water test kits on the market. What is the ph of the tap water, after it has been sitting out for a day? … After that, you can continue changing the water according to the standard … Consume at least 300 to 500 ml of fluid, water 1 to 2 hours before your cycling workout to get a head start. Once the cycle is complete, water changes … Discuss all topics related to freshwater and planted tanks. Jump to these instructions for a water-change focused fish-in cycle. I've been cycling my 30-gallon aquarium for the past 10 days. Mine is a fluval edge 6 gallon. Also, do I add chemicals every water change during this process? 5. my experience with tanks is this. The probable cause is over feeding. When the tank is done cycling do a partial water change and treat the water with Prime, then add fish. When to drink on the bike The key point to remember is not to wait until you’re thirsty but to drink little and often right from the start of your ride. Forums >Freshwater / Planted Tank Discussion > How often to change water during cycling (pg. Don’t forget to rinse it with fresh water first! Also, aquarium water testing is important to monitor for Ammonia poisoning. Make sure you have a filter otherwise it becomes nearly impossible to fully cycle a tank. Close. by spongebob4460 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:31 am, by Peterkarig3210 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:41 am, by Zambize4899 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:12 am, by Peterkarig3210 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:48 am, by spongebob4460 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:22 am, by Tmercier834747 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:00 pm, by Zambize4899 » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:09 am. But with fish-in cycling I actually prefer to do two smaller water changes each day, maybe 10% in the morning and 10% at night, to avoid any potential ammonia build-up. I don't see the benefit in changing the approach halfway. If I am supposed to do a water change, how often and how much water should I change (25%, 50% etc.) How Often Should You Change the Water in a New Tank? 100% Upvoted. had a problem previously myself with high nitrites and cloudiness that took a while to clean up. Don't change the filter cartidge unless it is falling apart. How To Cycle The Water Properly. I want my fish to be living in the best possible conditions. Mar 31, 2014. Hey anyone! by spongebob4460 » Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:31 am. :confused1: The rising Nitrite levels indicate that the first part of the cycle is kicking in and a water change now would be a disaster, it would stall the cycle and you'd be back at square one. This is the only case in which I recommend a water change during the cycle. Except for certain special circumstances, If you change more than 50% of the water in a tank, there will be a sudden and significant change which can have a negative effect on the aquatic animals. No one addressed the biowheel you have... it sounds like from your post that you clean the biowheel and don't touch the blue pad filter cartridge in it? Thread Starter; BingoMan. I bought the renewal pack which came with conditioner and biological enhancer and I know to add this once a month when I do the water changes but am I supposed to add it every time I do a water change during cycling? Also, do I add chemicals every water change during this process? Every couple of days, do a 10%-15% water change, and after about a week, take a sample of your water to a fish store to get it tested. They gave me some biological enhancer and conditioner and just told me to add the whole bottle of each then add fish a couple days later. It also states to only do 1 water change every month, even from the get go. Researchers speculate it may be due to a build-up of prostaglandins–hormone-like chemicals that help expel the uterine lining during menstruation by stimulating contractions (the cause of menstrual cramps). Come here to enjoy pictures, videos, articles and discussion. I started with 4 ppm of pure ammonia, which has slowly decreased to 1-2 ppm as of today. It’s time to set up your aquarium. If you do stock fish during the cycle, keep the overall number of fish low and be aggressive with water changes to attempt to avoid ammonia and nitrite poisoning. If, however, you're cycling fish in then daily water changes of 50% are vital. If you are riding your bike on cold days, try to avoid consuming large amounts of fluids in the morning before your bike ride. How often should I be doing water changes during this process? Another person just told me Yes keep up with water changes during cycling . I've got two similar threads going so I'll stop this one and stay with the other.