Nathan04 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Does anyone else dread the idea of water changes, but once they actually start one it's relaxing and doesn't take nearly as long as you thought it would? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio FishPlant Dude Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 When water change day arrives, (sat or sun) I regret it...Sometimes it is hard to be motivated although you know it is necessary...But once I start, it inspires me to get creative...rearranging/improving my scape, trimming plants, etc. During water changes, I must listen to Aquarium Coop Youtube streams and others...making water changes very enjoyable and educational(great background noise for water changes). Before I know it, I'm done with a 'fun' activity! And there is that satisfaction knowing that your tank is well-maintained and 'looking good' when finished! I'm glad I only have 1 large tank plus a 5 gallon quarantine to tend. A fish room would be too much work for me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnol D Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 I use the python water changing siphon so if I’m not gravel vacuuming I just let the lid hold it in the tank and let it drain and then refill so it’s not a hassle at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan04 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, Ohio FishPlant Dude said: When water change day arrives, (sat or sun) I regret it...Sometimes it is hard to be motivated although you know it is necessary...But once I start, it inspires me to get creative...rearranging/improving my scape, trimming plants, etc. During water changes, I must listen to Aquarium Coop Youtube streams and others...making water changes very enjoyable and educational(great background noise for water changes). Before I know it, I'm done with a 'fun' activity! And there is that satisfaction knowing that your tank is well-maintained and 'looking good' when finished! I'm glad I only have 1 large tank plus a 5 gallon quarantine to tend. A fish room would be too much work for me! I always think about that. I would LOVE to have a fish room to get the creative side of me going but I don't know if I could do water changes when necessary on that many tanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struggle Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I always have to have background noise which usually the radio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrimore Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I still use a bucket on 8 tanks. I figure, once I’m done, I’m good on exercise until next time😁 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I'm going to clean mine tomorrow for the first time in months. I know what you mean, once going, it turns into fun....it's the initial motivation that kicks my fanny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapere_Ceta Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 The first few moments of water changing make me feel a tad dreadful, but once I continue on, I enjoy it, especially with some quiet music or an audio-oriented video playing. I’ve been pretty rusty at it all, and water changes cause me a lot of fatigue and pain, so I take breaks and make sure to not do too much at once. At the moment, I am doing it by bowl and bucket. But, I plan on buying a python siphon in the upcoming week to make it a little easier. Lately, I’ve been at the nitrite spike phase of cycling my tank. It’ll skyrocket daily to over 5ppm. I’m letting the ammonia deplete and I’ve been aiding the process with large water changes, almost daily haha. So water changes have been a bit of an adjustment lately and have tired me out 😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I don't mind doing water changes on the tanks in my basement fish room. Everything is right there, sink, drain water into sump pump crock to drain outside. But, my big display tank upstairs is a pain and I don't do as often as I should, because I have to haul my python and all the stuff upstairs, hook it up to sink, drag 30 feet of hose through the house, etc. the tank is 24" tall, I have to stand on a step stool to scrape the glass all the way down to substrate, or to trim plants and put in root tabs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I normally do a 10% WC 2x/week due to lugging gallons around. I don't mind it too much, except if I miss one (because of other fishy activities) and have to do a 20% WC. Then I have to deal with refilling all these jugs the same day, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Water changes haven't bothered me as much since I started using my fish cart. The cart is still in it's early design stage, but it includes a switched power strip and a water pump so I don't have to lift 5 gallon buckets over my head. I can do other things while the water pumps and the whole thing can disappear into a closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch_ScruffyCityAquatics Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Water pump for refilling would drastically change my water changing experience. I need to do that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio FishPlant Dude Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I saw George Farmer use a water pump attached to a hose in a Youtube video once! I must revisit that... 3 hours ago, Tanked said: Water changes haven't bothered me as much since I started using my fish cart. The cart is still in it's early design stage, but it includes a switched power strip and a water pump so I don't have to lift 5 gallon buckets over my head. I need to do that too! Tanked...Please show a pic of your cart for ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurb Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Now I feel almost weird, cause I have spread out my Water changes over the week. Five tanks from Sunday to Thursday. I get some extra time with the tank of the day and it doesn't become so massive as if I should have done them all the same day. Also I feel it keeps me more in touch with the hobby. It is the thing (and the feeding) that keeps me connected. Water change and then some time enjoying the tank all nice and pearling (hopefully). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Just now, Mitch Norton Water pump for refilling would drastically change my water changing experience. I need to do that. Home depot small pond pump. 9.99. I enjoy my water change days. Just me and the fish. RO water gets carried upstairs a gallon or 2 at a time during the week then put in 5 gallon buckets at the side of the tanks mixed with tap then pumped in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coronal Mass Ejection Carl Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I'm working up to it. Waited for a warm day since I currently get water from the outside garden faucet. Filled my water barrel on Wednesday, added dechlorinator, turned on the heaters and pump. 0.32 mg/L ammonia in there Thursday. Down to 0.20 mg/L ammonia Saturday. I threw some clinoptilolite in to see if it'll help. First time I've tried it for this purpose. When ammonia gets to zero it's WC time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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