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if i just added a pair of male dwarf gouramis to my tank yesterday, and my scheduled water change is tomorrow... will that cause too much stress for the new guys? or would maybe just a quick gravel-vac be okay?

its been about 3-4 weeks since i've done one so im for sure due.....
parameters:
Nitrate: 20
Nitrite 0
Water Hardness: 50
Alkilinity: 120
pH: 7.2
Ammonia:0

*Chelle*
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It would have been best to do it before adding the new guys. Seeing as that's not an option I'd do one as scheduled.

Just be sure (as I'm sure you do) that your water temps are matched.
If they are acting stressed leave the lights off for the rest of the day.
It's likely that they've experienced water changes before, depending on how long they were in the shop.

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yeah.. probably doesnt help that it wasnt even a specialty shop.. i got these guys from WALMART. UGH.

yeah.. i think you posted last time when my boyfriend decided to put hot water to even the cold water in the tank.. and. well burnt my fishies, that somehow LIVED. crazy world... i've killed fish with alot less...



Thanks for the advice.. what do you think maybe just like a 25% change or so?

*Chelle*
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I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...

"what do you think maybe just like a 25% change or so?"

25% is perfect

The Amazon Nut...

Your nitrates are not that high... Only at 20 after three weeks.

If you feel that you're going to stress the new fish out by doing a water change, you can certainly wait a few days to do it. Your fish definitely won't suffer.







Last edited by Cory Addict at 10-Dec-2005 13:11

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

yeah the nitrates usually stay low, i have alot of plants in there, and well, not very many fish for such a big space. I think i may go ahead and wait until monday or tuesday.. just to let the little guys get used to their surroundings. as of right now, they hide behind a large rock and only come out when its food time they're shy little guys, im used to the mollies trying to suck my fingers off when i open the lid.

Thanks for the advice guys.
Chelle

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I personally dont think waiting a few extra days will do any harm. What you could do is just remove a very small amount of water 1Lt each day for a week. You can change more depending on the tank size.

While I was away 2weeks my wife did that for several weeks and not a water problem when I came back.

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I'd hold back a couple of days too. Labyrinth fishes, after all, are adapted to live in stagnant environments in the wild, so if you're keeping them in a well-aerated aquarium with a decent filter, this will keep them very happy indeed. They'll live without the gravel vac while you settle them in, and once they're settled, if you get them used to regular gravel vacs, they'll probably appreciate your diligence and TLC by spawning once they're old enough!


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I would wait a few days & than make a gravel vac. & a water change. Just give them a few days to settle & do it.


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