Question: A "stable " tank ?

Drew 43920 · January 8th, 2009

If my 6 month old tank appears to be functioning well, fish seem happy, plants are growing, snails and shrimps are under control. Can I assume that it will tend to remain that way if I do a 5 % water changes with vacuuming every 2 or 3 days
Drew

agabr123 · January 8th, 2009

i'd just stick with 25% a week and you should be fine.... changing water and vacuuming that often might disturb the bacteria a little too much

Lucy · January 8th, 2009

As long as you keep up the maintance and don't make any changes, it a safe assumption. It's still a good idea to check your water periodically to be on the safe side.

Dozey · January 8th, 2009

Keep test your water at least weekly. Things can come up that could cause an ammonia spike. Depending on what fish you keep and how many a fish could die and go unnoticed. The decaying corpse can cause a spike. If you feed vegetables, an unnoticed pieces could decay in the tank. Regular water changes will also be a good indicator of future problems. For example an indication that you might have recently begun overfeeding.

Drew 43920 · January 8th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dozey

Keep test your water at least weekly. Things can come up that could cause an ammonia spike. Depending on what fish you keep and how many a fish could die and go unnoticed. The decaying corpse can cause a spike. If you feed vegetables, an unnoticed pieces could decay in the tank. Regular water changes will also be a good indicator of future problems. For example an indication that you might have recently begun overfeeding.

Good thinking; thanks. Also thanks to all for idea of "disturbing gravel too much". I did not know that.

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