thought id stick this up for anyone thats not sure on how to go about this the best way. this is how i do it anyways and my fish are happy with it ;-) hope ye enjoy. ill bump up the divider tutorial also, incase anyone is making some over xmas hols and need some inspiration
maybe make these 2 threads sticky?
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WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU START
This is the equipment i use:
kitchen sponge
net
towel
a cup (tuppa wear in my case)
water conditioner
Step1: Take note of the temperature in your tank(s)
Here in my tanks its a brown 77 F.
Step2: unplug heaters (and filter if you have one)
This is important to ensure you and your fish are safe
(and the fuses in your house too lol)
Step3: Take fish out
I net the lil buggers that i cant scoop, and carefully forward them into the cup from the net. thats super gentle and you dont have to waste time trying to scoop them and stressing them.
Step4: Off into the bath...
I wash my tanks in the bath. its spacious and for me its the handiest. dont forget the cushion for your knees! wash out the tank with the sponge, and rinse all decor. if you have gravel, swirl it with your hand in the tank and pour out the dirty water.
Step5: Add water to the clean tank
When you have your tank (and gravel) clean, add some tap water from the bath tap. i use 1/4 hot water and fill to the top with cold. in a 2.5g that will roughly give you your 77 F. check the thermometer to ensure water has same temp as old water!!! very important!!!
Step 6: Add any chemicals (WATER CONDITIONER)
When the temp is good, your tank is clean and your happy to continue, add the water conditioner. it says on the bottle how much you need to add. dont improvise or estimate lol ;-) its not healthy.
also, if you have any meds to add for your fish, do it now as its easiest to mix.
swirl all the water with your hand to ensure its well mixed and the conditioner does its job.
Step7: Add your washed decor
Just add your decor now
Wait for 5 min to make sure the water is fully treated and the temp is stable.
Step8: dry off the outside of your tank
as above.... with a fluffy towel. we dont want water stains lol
Step9: plug heater back in and add your fish to the tank
plug everything back in and gently let your fish back into your clean tank :-D
Step10: Sticky note!
I use sticky notes to remind me of the last water change.
Last but not least:
Clean all your used equimpent! I use antibacterial hand soap. rinse well, and its ready for your next water change.
Thats you done! Your fish will thank you with lots of these!
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maybe make these 2 threads sticky?
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WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU START
This is the equipment i use:
kitchen sponge
net
towel
a cup (tuppa wear in my case)
water conditioner
Step1: Take note of the temperature in your tank(s)
Here in my tanks its a brown 77 F.
Step2: unplug heaters (and filter if you have one)
This is important to ensure you and your fish are safe
(and the fuses in your house too lol)
Step3: Take fish out
I net the lil buggers that i cant scoop, and carefully forward them into the cup from the net. thats super gentle and you dont have to waste time trying to scoop them and stressing them.
Step4: Off into the bath...
I wash my tanks in the bath. its spacious and for me its the handiest. dont forget the cushion for your knees! wash out the tank with the sponge, and rinse all decor. if you have gravel, swirl it with your hand in the tank and pour out the dirty water.
Step5: Add water to the clean tank
When you have your tank (and gravel) clean, add some tap water from the bath tap. i use 1/4 hot water and fill to the top with cold. in a 2.5g that will roughly give you your 77 F. check the thermometer to ensure water has same temp as old water!!! very important!!!
Step 6: Add any chemicals (WATER CONDITIONER)
When the temp is good, your tank is clean and your happy to continue, add the water conditioner. it says on the bottle how much you need to add. dont improvise or estimate lol ;-) its not healthy.
also, if you have any meds to add for your fish, do it now as its easiest to mix.
swirl all the water with your hand to ensure its well mixed and the conditioner does its job.
Step7: Add your washed decor
Just add your decor now
Wait for 5 min to make sure the water is fully treated and the temp is stable.
Step8: dry off the outside of your tank
as above.... with a fluffy towel. we dont want water stains lol
Step9: plug heater back in and add your fish to the tank
plug everything back in and gently let your fish back into your clean tank :-D
Step10: Sticky note!
I use sticky notes to remind me of the last water change.
Last but not least:
Clean all your used equimpent! I use antibacterial hand soap. rinse well, and its ready for your next water change.
Thats you done! Your fish will thank you with lots of these!
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