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How To Do A Super Fast Water Change On A Massive Fish Tank With African Cichlid Aquarium Fish
We all know that cleaning aquariums can take a long time. Depending on the size fish tank or the quantity of fish tanks it can be even longer. For my 220 Gallon Lake Malawi Predator Hap Tank, I have gone through multiple methods of cleaning and draining it. I used a Python which is great and I still use it. A submersible water pump which I no longer use. The reason I don't is when you remove the pump from the tank it gets water everywhere. and the hose attached to the pump can be hard to work with. I have a new method that works wonders for me. I built a DIY PVC overflow that Attaches to a hose and an external water transfer pump which then drains to the sink with the exit hose. I got the idea on the PVC overflow project from none other than IFG. plus building something on your own to use for your aquarium maintenance is very rewarding. It takes around 15 minutes to drain my 220 gallon aquarium to about 75%. My water volume is less since I have the 3D background, but I must say that is pretty good. Once I drain the tank with the pump, I start to fill it back up. This is the perfect time to clean the glass or acrylic on the inside of the tank. once the tank is about 80% full, I then clean the sand bed to remove fish waste. DISCLAIMER: Gas pockets can form in your sand beds, so deep clean at your own risk. These gas pockets can be deadly. I personally haven't had any issues, but again do this at your own risk. Once I am done cleaning the sand bed, I top the tank off, turn the heaters, filters, and wavemakers back on. I like to add buffer as well. Since I am on a well, I dont need Seachem Prime, but if you are on city water, be sure to add Seachem Prime or Safe to de-chlorinate the water. To me it is all about speed. Cleaning large tropical fish aquariums or multiple fish tanks can be daunting. So finding ways to save time is well worth the money in the long run. I hope you found this video entertaining, informative and helpful.
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