Beginner Question

[ncstater1919]

im planning on switching around my tank and i was wondering if i sohuld take my fish out while i do it? could it stress them out if i keep them in there?

 

[modernhamlet]

im planning on switching around my tank and i was wondering if i sohuld take my fish out while i do it? could it stress them out if i keep them in there?

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Unless you're changing the substrate (and maybe even then), I would leave them in. It will probably be less stressful to the fish than catching and moving them twice.

 

[IMCL85]

if its a must then use two fish net to catch fish generally r alot ezier then with 1.

 

[fatguppy]

We always leave ours in even if doing a major change. They seem to cope with it quite well and we haven't had any problems as a result of leaving them.

 

[pseud]

Depends on the fish and how much re-arranging your doing.
I've had Rams die on me from leaving them in the tank while I stick my arm in elbow deep and mess around in there.

 

[tishygirl]

I am a beginner as well... but in my opinion, from loads of research..
Your fish generally just want their 'house' left the heck alone... LOL... but of course, we all must re-decorate, or occasionally stick an arm in the tank....
I'd say its less stressful on fish to leave them in and let them find a place to hide, rather than moving them out and then back in again.

 

[shockwave]

it almost seems as though my goldfish enjoy me fiddling around inside the tank. they always swim up to my hand and arm and half the time I need to shoo them away.

 

[Blade118]

goldfish dont mind if you fiddle with there tank however some tropical fish will