6 Water Changes Per Day?

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I received a lot of push-back from my huge water changes video, and I found an amazing example of my water change logic. Live Fish Direct is a perfect example of the scientific logic in action.

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@CrazyAquariumGuy 7 жыл бұрын

I got your back bro! Look at my Aquariums, I always do 80% waterchange. And sometimes 3 times in one week. People want to believe that waterchanges are bad because they are lazy.

@P.D.W1 7 жыл бұрын

same on all my tanks............... shit ill give them a water change just because I'm board

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Lol

@DansFishAndFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Same here man, big changes, frequently, for years. No fish loss!

@20quid 7 жыл бұрын

People don't seem to understand that river fish receive a 100% water change every few seconds. So long as the water chemistry is the same there will be no problems.

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

A river is another beautiful example! Thanks 20quid.

@mrdirtydeedz2873 7 жыл бұрын

20quid Excellent point!

@tonycanniffe2360 7 жыл бұрын

Right on brother!

@Runnygraph20 3 жыл бұрын

You are not crazy for 80% once a week my cichlids loved it i done water changes every 5 days

@mrdirtydeedz2873 7 жыл бұрын

I do at least a 50% change once a week on a 36 bow front with 15 fish using tap water. Never once have I had a fish die or even get sick. They're all 100% healthy and thriving. I have 8 Tiger Barbs that have grown 150% their original size in one year. Never be afraid of water changes, it's not as complicated as some make it out to be.

@JayJay-gk6cr 5 жыл бұрын

Depends what water supply you have, they do 6 water changes because they have spring water but where I live the water out of my tap has so much calcium and magnesium that I need to add chemicals and ph lower etc so it would stress my fish doing it all the time

@mr.balawis9948 2 жыл бұрын

I do a liter of water change for my 15 gallon tank with 15 mollies everyday.

@EriksWorld14 7 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to love your channel more and more as I binge watch your videos haha. I can tell how much of an intellectual you are, and it makes me curious to see what you have studied in the past? I am currently an applied physics major so I am a sponge when it comes to facts and scientific literature concerning this hobby!

@willskip1 7 жыл бұрын

80% water changes per week is working well for my African Cichlids. With you on this.

@ajblas7665 3 жыл бұрын

Same in nature like river

@LonghornInOmaha 7 жыл бұрын

People with monster South American and Central American cichlids do 75-80% water changes all the time...and have been doing it for years, even decades. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, as long as you know your water parameters of the tank prior to the water change and the parameters of your tap water. Great job!

@salvolondon 6 жыл бұрын

I do massive water changes often , even 90 per cent sometimes ... So I totally agree with you . Also I've noticed in my experience that with large water changes fry and juvenile fish grow faster and larger . So I am with you man .

@fonsecacorals8572 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!😄

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My retirement plans involve getting into Salt Water. That way I will have enough time and money ;-)

@cali2558 7 жыл бұрын

What works for one person may not work for another. Ppl just need to chill. Thank for the info on Live Fish Direct.

@whitefeatherairsoft8002 7 жыл бұрын

as long as the water source isnt completely fucked... likw my water is beautiful from tap... and i do 30% 1once a week

@fishdad1chadh227 7 жыл бұрын

Good video men I do 25 percent every other day and on Sundays I do 50 percent this is on a 55gallon African Cichlid aquarium clean water is the best keeps the fish healthy

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Thats an aggressive water change schedule, and your fish should be loving it.

@brentbrabin5685 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 55 gal tank overstocked with 20 African cichlids and 2 plecos and I do 50% water changes every 2 weeks and does great

@africancichlids3011 7 жыл бұрын

my daughter hated the bumbo chair i sold. it soon after buying

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Ha thats funny. My son HATES it as well, unless hes staring at my fish tanks. They seem to mesmerize him for a little bit, and then he becomes irate again ;-)

@africancichlids3011 7 жыл бұрын

I f eel ya. My daughters 18 months now... On the lose terrorizing everything...mine prob has addhd lol... Never stops ever... Lol.she. never liked my tank lol.

@africancichlids3011 7 жыл бұрын

Canadian kids i tellya. New brunswick

@DebTim 7 жыл бұрын

Hi AL.. I have no problem with large water changes. I believe it comes down to individual needs, preference, water quality they use... and many other factors. It's great to share knowledge and personal opinions we just have to remember to do all with grace and respect. I do different percentages of water changes on my tanks as each tank is different and has different inhabitants therefore different requirements. This was very interesting and unbelievable doing 6 per day but that's what they require then that's what they should do. =D

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

I want to be clear, i'm not prescribing that everyone must do substantial water changes. Rather I am giving people the freedom to do what they need to, to keep their aquariums at their best. After that video I got a lot of push-back on the large volume changes which compelled me to do another video. Thanks again for your great comments.

@DebTim 7 жыл бұрын

I realize that I felt you made that clear. What I understood is that you were making the point large water changes are safe to do. My biggest concern is a fluctuating PH. I have experienced that before. I feel that is more dangerous to fish as it's often not realized until it's too late. Great video.. I like that you responded with another video to make sure you points were understood and intended. =D

@andrewmunslow8206 7 жыл бұрын

when you keep a fishtank it is like a freezeframe for the entire ecosystem of your tank,ie if you keep live bearers you need to decide what part of there year you want to look at,,,,the end of the dry season?(muddy),,,,the middle of the wet season?(that is when all the plants that got washed away are starting to take hold,breeding coulours are starting and bugs are hatching(this is the time when the water exchange you talk about takes place,)so a 24X12X18 to recreate a pool that size that will acomodate 20 small fish 12 month/yr you would need a small river or your house plummbed into a mountain.so we try to maintain that pool by recycling the water but fish always know sweetwater.if you can maintain quality and quantity stik with the water changes but give them a rest from it every month or so,,,,,even throw stax of live food in on one of there water change holidays,good luck

@braidenkreller9114 7 жыл бұрын

i do a 50% water change every other day on my aquariums. However, my underwear stays on for at least a week before changing. Fish hobby 4life

@fonsecacorals8572 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! I subbed👍

@erikpalmer88 7 жыл бұрын

the water they use is from a warm spring with a ph like Malawi

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah Josh is a legend, and I think that some of his success is due in part to his clear understanding of his water chemistry and leveraging it to do great things. Him and I have very similar water chemistry and I cant see myself touching my pH/GH/KH anytime in any of my tanks.

@NielsGambino 3 жыл бұрын

I do 3 times a week,50 % waterchange for my dovii pair.

@davidgillard9605 6 жыл бұрын

80% on a 240g tank is alot . And im running arowanas. Also those tanks are for key word the " fry " witch require a much better water conditions .

@extarys2416 7 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the fish you have in your tank at 2:58 please? They are beautiful!

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Ex tarys if your referring to the blue ones they are Pseudotropheus demasoni. They are beautiful and breed like crazy! I have to strip more females today.

@extarys2416 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Looks like I'll have to wait, they seems to require at least a 55 gallon and a pH above 7.8! Won't fit my current 32 gallon amazon. But I'll keep them in mind.

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah they do need alkaline water with a lot of hardness. My water is liquid limestone so it works perfect for these fish. Having said that you will also never see me with an Amazon tank because I could not get my water anywhere close to those parameters without a lot of expensive equipment.

@extarys2416 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my water is 7.8 but the corys don't seem to care. They keep making eggs all the time.

@ronniebiggs4026 6 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to put this same argument to my wife about bigger water changes but when you visit the Aquarium shops it’s always the same advice 25 to 30% which still leaves me with crap looking water although I have an FX 6 and a decent size Oasi and a small Hydra filter ... Thanks for your posting

@AquaticLogic 6 жыл бұрын

In the future I would be very VERY skeptical of any so-called "advise" from people working at Aquarium shops. Obviously some do know what they are doing, but in my experience the knowledgeable people are not bagging fish, and doing the grunt work with customers.

@zookeeper3502 7 жыл бұрын

I have a question is it bad if my tetra was laying on a leaf in some shade I think it was sleeping I did not know if it was dead so I knocked on the glass and it got up and started swimming tell me if this is bad or not?

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

I would recommend you watch some relevant KZfaq videos to learn the basics of Fish Keeping. There are a lot of awesome resources out there, including asking The Google.

@zookeeper3502 7 жыл бұрын

Oh ok thanks

@dylanvogt9990 7 жыл бұрын

What's the best heater brand to use in a 60 gallon freshwater aquarium?!

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Thats a very subjective question my friend. My answer would be "The one you can find used or on sale".

@africancichlids3011 7 жыл бұрын

i do 75% a week more if needed . no problems either

@SarahWelstead 7 жыл бұрын

I thought water changes were a good thing. I do 50% water change 1-2 times/week on my 5gal (with a betta, 3 neon tetras and a mystery snail) and my water always tests perfect. The only time it causes a problem is if I also change my filter material (the charcoal/wool insert) at the same time. That seems to shock everybody (betta lies down, neons stay at the surface) for a day or two, so when I'm doing a big change I just sort of rinse out the filter. I'm new to aquariums but I have been a bit shocked by how many people are quick to say "THIS is the way you have to do it, and NO OTHER WAY is any good..." when in fact the right way depends entirely on your own setup (fish, water, filtration, temperature, etc.). I know some people think 4 fish and a snail is too much for 5 gal, but the fish are growing, have great colour, and the snail lays eggs every 60 hours. So they're all doing just fine.

@DJ_LittlePea 7 жыл бұрын

I do a large water change on my tank but I only do it every fortnight hahaha

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

That is a word I have never heard of. I asked the Google, it said "Every 14 days". I understand now ;-)

@DJ_LittlePea 7 жыл бұрын

Aquatic Logic hahaha glad I learnt you a new word 🤗🤗

@MoneyMager 7 жыл бұрын

I have no doubt that massive water changes are just fine as long as chemistry is kept constant. However, out of curioisty, is it that necessary to do 80% a week? I am just starting a reef tank and I am unfamiliar with african and other fresh water venues. id assume they would be quite similar interms of available intank filtration..ie sump, skimmer, live rock, ect. It would be very expensive for one to do 80% salt water changes weekly. Not that it shouldnt be done, just that it is expensive lol. let me know your thoughts

@christopherzachary1075 5 жыл бұрын

Salt water is like a trophy wife. Freshwater is the one you settle down with and have a family.

@aquadragon1 7 жыл бұрын

I would think it all depends on the situation. But why would you want zero No3 in a planted tank ? Or am i missing something.

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

If you have live plants then yes you need some NO3.

@andrewmunslow8206 7 жыл бұрын

if water is comming direct from lake victoria,malaway or taganika,then keep doing those waterchanges i live in scotland to far so i have to make it

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

My pH is 8.3 and my GH is >300ppm so im fortunate to have liquid limestone water which is just like the Rift Lakes ;-)

@kingdougie80 7 жыл бұрын

I notice you said you are from Canada. Vancouver BC myself but my question is where online is a good place to by fish.. we only have three pet stores and not a big selection..

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Spencer Jack - aFISHionados - He is awesome. Fly's them out to your nearest airport. cichlaholic.com/lists.html

@yankos_ 7 жыл бұрын

+Aquatic Logic. I do 90%+ water change per week and will be automating this soon with self assembled 4 stage filtering system and self made auto siphon system. Hope this supports your reasoning.

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment byankos. Are you gonna be rigging up a float/auto-top off system like The King Of DIY did?

@yankos_ 7 жыл бұрын

No. In my way of thinking, this is a high energy system. Timers always on, 12v power supply always on standby and a pump required to light water to tank. I always try to find "no-energy" or "low-energy" alternatives. Most aquariarists use powered equipment for their solutions. I will only use powered solutions where I not find free potential and kinetic energy to do the job, e.g. air pump (2W), 1200L/h(questionable) Canistar filter (20W spec, 27w actual), Heater set at lowest possible temperature (Soon to be replaced with a Thermoelectric Heat Pump for heating and cooling), LED lighting with controller set at the lowest possible setting, only timer for light, all mechanical switches. In my case, for the waste water I have made a Siphon Overflow good for about 5L/min that has an additional batching siphon that siphons out about 50mm from the aquarium whenever the water reaches full mark, which all works with gravity. No power, just gravity, and cannot over siphon the aquarium as batch siphon breaks when reached. Filling of the aquarium will be with a mains pressure, remote setup, local control, 5 stage filter (no RO), via pressure regulator, valves, drip monitor, located and plumbed into filter system to minimise appearance of equipment. All parts of the system have been sourced. System is now being tested and I am waiting for the opportunity when my wife is not looking to get out the 25mm hole saw and cut a hole in the European Oak parquetry (expensive stuff in Australia) :-( :-) hahaha..............

@unreal2023 7 жыл бұрын

Spring water with nearly zero contaminates and probably highly oxygenated!!!! How couldn't it be good for your fish!!! The equivalent of chairing a sealed house 6 x a day with fresh air!! When I used spring well water for my tanks growing up I did water changes every other day nearly (being younger I always loved to tinker with my tanks just for the fun of it) I never once used dechlorinator or water treatments just straight in the tank!! Never lost fish other then when I traded them in for new fish! City water is whats lethal for fish when untreated!!

@AquaticLogic 7 жыл бұрын

My city water is beautiful (less the residual Chlorine that is).