How to know when to WC
How u know when to do WC of tanks?
Some hobbyists swear by smell of water. Professional ones will test nitrate levels and decide. I test water TDS meter. Just dip TDS meter into water and check reading. If high TDS then time to WC. Also will let me know how much to change. |
I guess there isn't any hard and fast rule of when to wc.
I guess too that each individual hobbylist will hv their own wc regime. everyday I draw out 2 pails of tank water to water my plants and replace with fresh tap water, weekly 70% wc my tank is a 422 with 3 xbs and 3 rtgs + a ff + tiger and a black wolf Btw, I no professional. I've nvr used any testing equipment:D:D:D |
Wow daily WC very good for yr fishes and good use of used tank water to fertilize yr plants, no waste of water.
High bioload will need more frequent WC. I got 4 ft tank with 9 to 10 medium size channa inside. Lazy to WC everyday, so rely on TDS meter to tell me to WC. |
wc every three days, maximum stretched to four days otherwise I'll get very uncomfortable psychologically....
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I wc once a week, 30%.
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I will test for Ph, Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and wc around 40% per week. If the nitrate is high, I will wc twice a week.
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Change it before you need to.
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Also depends what fish you keep.
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