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signsofgoing | 12:02 Sun 10th Feb 2008 | Animals & Nature
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How often is one required to change the WATER in a Tropcal Fish Tank..I was (unofficialy) told that it is exactly the same as Cold Water Fish which is a Third of the Tank of Water every 2 Weeks. Any Help on this matter would be Very Much Appreciated. Many Tnx, Kenny.
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Obviously it would depend on the stocking levels you have but i'd look at changing 10% weekly....25% every 2 to 3 weeks something like that.

If you do 10% per week, it doesn't take too long on a sunday morning.
Ive got a 4' by 15" by 12" tank and have had it for 5 years. I still have 2 of the original 5 white widow tetras I bought when I started, going strong!
Anyway I am a bit lazy I'm afraid and sometimes change some of the water at more than monthly intervals and I very, very rarely get deaths and had no diseased fish I can think of.
If you have a good filter and tank is not overstocked you can get away with it a bit.
When I am trying to be good I change about 30% once a month.
Clean and check/change partial filter media about 4 monthly.

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