Ultimate Guide To Water Changes | How Much Water Should I Change In My Aquarium | Managing Nitrates

[Aqua Nut]

The Ultimate Guide To Water Changes | Water change myths | How Much Water Should I Change In My Aquarium? | Managing Nitrates - Dealing with High Nitrates | How often should I change my aquarium water? Why are water changes important? What are the long term effects of high nitrate concentration?
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Today we give you the ultimate guide to water changes. This video will help you understand why water changes are an essential part of the fish keeping hobby. In order to maintain a crystal clear aquarium and ensure your fish remain with you for years to come, maintenance and water changes are a key factor to success. We talk about water change myths and other fish keeping myths that are not based on fact. We present studies on the effects of high or prolonged nitrate exposure. Learn solutions to high nitrate problems. Large volume water changes are the most effective means of diluting nitrates from the aquarium. Water changes are essential to dilute nitrates, remove waste and replenish minerals.

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[RD.]

Nice job, but is your real name really Mike?

 

[Aqua Nut]

Nice job, but is your real name really Mike?

Yupp it sure is. That's my better half Sierra.

 

[tlindsey]

Excellent video! You simplified it for me.

 

[Aqua Nut]

Excellent video! You simplified it for me.

Right on Thomas glad we were able to help you out bud. Water changes can be a little tricky with all of the myths and misinformation out there.

 

[pops]

good job!

 

[cichlidfish]

Thank for posting. Very well done and informative.

 

[Aqua Nut]

Thank for posting. Very well done and informative.

Thank you, its one of them subjects with a lot of myths surrounding it so i hope it helps out a few people.

 

[cichlidfish]

Thank you, its one of them subjects with a lot of myths surrounding it so i hope it helps out a few people.

I agree. I constantly test my ph in tap water and tank when testing the nitrates. I noticed my tap water really fluctuates.
What is your opinion on water conditioners? Many people say they don't use them, but I feel like I need to. I have city water, and often get notices on chlorine increases. It's so bad at times it smells like pool water lol.

 

[Aquanero]

I use seachem Safe or Prime. In your case it sounds like it would be a good idea for you to use it too. Drain the tank to the desired level add enough Prime to cover the total volume of the tank and then refill. I never had an issue.

This was a very good video for all novice fish keepers to watch. Well done.