Water Changes in Winters
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Water Changes in Winters
Hi All,
As this would be my first experience of winters in hobby , kindly advice on water changes schedule & proper way to do it.
I have a south American chichlid tank with a pair of oscars.
Also, installed sera 300 watt heater.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Aggarwal
As this would be my first experience of winters in hobby , kindly advice on water changes schedule & proper way to do it.
I have a south American chichlid tank with a pair of oscars.
Also, installed sera 300 watt heater.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Aggarwal
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
Always do small water changes. for example if you are doing 20% per week reduce it to 10% twice a week.
Always disconnect the heaters 10 min in advance so that the heaters cools down to normal temperature thus will not crack as a result of sudden temperature drop.
Always disconnect the heaters 10 min in advance so that the heaters cools down to normal temperature thus will not crack as a result of sudden temperature drop.
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
Thanks for useful info.
Can i add little lukewarm water to my tank while changing it.
Anyother things to be remembered in winter water changes.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Aggarwal
Can i add little lukewarm water to my tank while changing it.
Anyother things to be remembered in winter water changes.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Aggarwal
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
sushant wrote:Always do small water changes. for example if you are doing 20% per week reduce it to 10% twice a week.
Always disconnect the heaters 10 min in advance so that the heaters cools down to normal temperature thus will not crack as a result of sudden temperature drop.
If it is possible for you to maintain the same temperature of new water to previous one then it will be good.rahul2kcuteguy wrote:Can i add little lukewarm water to my tank while changing it.
Anyother things to be remembered in winter water changes.
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
Thanks Sushant & Rajeev for feedback.
Well, it really make sense to what is suggested like doing less % water changes more frequently in winters.
Also, i think adding lukewarm water will be much better as exactly same can only be achieved by putting spare heater in tank.
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Rahul Aggarwal
Well, it really make sense to what is suggested like doing less % water changes more frequently in winters.
Also, i think adding lukewarm water will be much better as exactly same can only be achieved by putting spare heater in tank.
Thanks & Regards,
Rahul Aggarwal
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
What should be the water temprature for american chichids.
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
very very importantsushant wrote: Always disconnect the heaters 10 min in advance so that the heaters cools down to normal temperature thus will not crack as a result of sudden temperature drop.
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24-26ºC would be fine.kumar jwala wrote:What should be the water temprature for american chichids.
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Re: Water Changes in Winters
Thanks for information.
At present i m keeping 26 Deg C this winters & all my fishes looking comfortable.
Thanks again
At present i m keeping 26 Deg C this winters & all my fishes looking comfortable.
Thanks again