Recent content by preserveomelette

I don't mean to be persistent, but you mean I do a massive water change to suck up all the gravel? Do I keep some aquarium water too? Most of all, when do I place the plants?

@Retired Viking @Byron @Deanasue So if I plan to take it out all at once, I need to have some live plants ready? Should I also do a water change since there might be uneaten food and ammonia(?) in the gravel? Plus, will the tank have to re-cycle again?

Thanks! Will do. So do I just vacuum all the gravel out on a single day and then put the sand, or take it out in parts? I still have the filter where most of the bacteria should be so should I keep it in there as well?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm still relatively new to the hobby; I've had a 10 gallon tank for a betta for almost a year now. I believe I have a good understanding what it means to take adequate care for him, and he is still doing well. The tank is established and the water parameters...