neupane00

what is the best time for water change? morning, after noon or evening, or night? to least stress fish? lights on or off?

redlessi

Not sure what is the best time for the fish, but I usually do Friday night and by Saturday the tank is settled. If I cant do fri I do sat morning. I always feed first and wait until everyone has eaten. I just picked a time that was easy for me to do around the same time each week. Hopefully someone will come along and verify if there is a better time for the fish!!!!

TedsTank

I'm doing mine now...and the fish like it. I think it doesn't really matter that much. I never do it early in the morning as in wake up time. Usually feed them a bit before doing anything to the tank.

aquarist48

Hello Neupane. Hope you're having a nice weekend. I like to do my water changes after the fish have had breakfast and some of the access food filters out for a while. I know we all like to do what is best for our fish, but this is one instance I have to do what is best for me.
Ken

neupane00

ken. weekend going good. thank u.. u?? good point guys.. i think i have to think about myself for a change!

aquarist48

I don't think your fish will mind you looking out for yourself just for this one instance LOL Take care!
Ken

jdhef

I don't know if this is best or not but I do my water changes on Sunday mornings, before turning on the lights. I like to think that it is less stressful since they haven't really "started their day".

After the water change I turn on the light and wait at least a half hour before feeding.

namehater

my water changing seems to cause no stress to my fish at all. i typically do my changes every monday when i get home from work. i would be scared to do it with the lights out, dont wanna suck anybody up!

eiginh

I do my w/cs every Saturday and the fishy's don't seem to trip out. The only time they trip out is when I rescape the tank. They get really stressed and lose color but they go back to normal after.

jdhef

Maybe I wasn't to clear (that wouldn't be the first time), but I meant before turning on the tank light. Trust me, it is daylight when I get out of bed on the weekends!