ubr0ke Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Just dose 1/2 of what I suggested....then do monthly water changes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
425nm Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wouldn't not changing my water for a month be bad for my fish? Surely the plants and my bacteria can't keep the ammonia in check for a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 it all depends on bio load, filters, amount of plants etc.. you can change the water as often as you want..I suggest 1 big water change rather then several small ones..invest in a python or google diy pythons and make one yourself....it makes life easy when it comes to water changes...no more carrying buckets around... I have a low tech with no co2 running...I dose a quarter of what ei suggest once a week and only do monthly water changes..I usually change 50-70 percent of the water tho..I have no issues with fish health or algae.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
425nm Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Water aspirators are all well and good. They just use sooo much water, which is my main concern(in addition to the health of my fish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) it cost about $1.10 for every 1000 litres of water you use..I wouldn't be too concerned...you could change 100% of your water once a week for $1.10/month...what wattage of lights are you using..Im willing to bet that cost you far more. Edited September 10, 2011 by ubr0ke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I use a python but for most of my tanks I don't use it attached to the sink for emptying. Like you, I don't like having the tap running while it drains. I just let it drain into the bathtub, then I use the sink to fill it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 val...I don't use the python since I have rather small tanks..but once the syphon starts can you not just turn off the tap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 val...I don't use the python since I have rather small tanks..but once the syphon starts can you not just turn off the tap? You can but since most tanks are around the same height as a sink it doens't drain very well, not much suction. Thats why I drain it into the bathtub/shower drain. Since its lower to the ground the siphon is stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ya makes sense..thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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