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cityguy
Tue May 06, 2008, 12:23 PM
If I have only 3 Discus (5 inch fishies) in a 65 gallon tank, running on a Fluval 4 external filter, do I still need to do 25-30% water change weekly ? The water is crystal clear at the end of the week.. :P

Hollowman
Tue May 06, 2008, 12:37 PM
I do 40% w/c's twice a week on mine of that size

Hollowman

cityguy
Tue May 06, 2008, 12:54 PM
I do 40% w/c's twice a week on mine of that size

Hollowman

It still does not answer my qs.. "is it necessary" if the water is clean ?

Hollowman
Tue May 06, 2008, 01:14 PM
There are things you can test for and many that you can't in tank water. These will all add up if you are not careful and the result is sick fish. Ok, you only have a few fish, but would you like to be in a hot room of sweaty people, with the window only opened once a week for fresh air?

Up to you of course, but your fish will love you for it. imo

Hollowman

Hollowman
Tue May 06, 2008, 01:16 PM
Oh! and crystal clear water does not mean it is 'good' water.

:)

H

cityguy
Tue May 06, 2008, 02:41 PM
ok..got it..thanks

Hollowman
Tue May 06, 2008, 02:51 PM
The more the better really, good luck. :)

H