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Date: 2019-08-21

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How to Do a Water Change in a Freshwater Aquarium

Regular water changes are a critical part of freshwater aquarium maintenance. Switching out part of your tank’s water allows you to more closely control the level of debris and toxins. To do a water change, you will need to get the fresh water ready and siphon out the dirty water. You can also take this opportunity to clean up your gravel and remove algae from the tank’s walls. Gently adding the water back in makes the process seamless for your fish and can create a sparkling tank.

Getting Your Tank Ready for a Water Change Pretreat a bucket of tap water.

 Get out a clean bucket and fill it with water directly from the faucet. Follow the instructions on your water conditioner bottle and pre-treat the water prior to cleaning. The conditioner will make the water safe for your fish by removing dangerous chemicals and metal residue.  Go ahead and keep two plastic buckets, specifically for your aquarium use. You may even want to write “fish” on the side.  Some people prefer to refill their tank using water directly from the tap. This may be more convenient  however, you do risk exposing your fish to hazardous chemicals in the water. To lessen this possibility, let the tap run for 5 minutes or so before filling the bucket.    Go ahead and keep two plastic buckets, specifically for your aquarium use. You may even want to write “fish” on the side. Some people prefer to refill their tank using water directly from the tap. This may be more convenient  however, you do risk exposing your fish to hazardous chemicals in the water. To lessen this possibility, let the tap run for 5 minutes or so before filling the bucket. Unplug the tank’s lighting and heating elements.

 Since you will be working with water around the exterior of the tank, it is best to minimize the presence of electricity. Go ahead and disconnect the tank lid and any attached lighting. Reach into the tank and unplug any exposed heating ele Regular water changes are a critical part of freshwater aquarium maintenance. Switching out part of your tank’s water allows you to more closely control the level of debris and toxins. To do a water change, you will need to get the fresh water ready and siphon out the dirty water. You can also take this opportunity to clean up your gravel and remove algae from the tank’s walls. Gently adding the water back in makes the process seamless for your fish and can create a sparkling tank.

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