Changing Gravel

[glendale15]

Hi

I'm looking to change my gravel in the tank and i was wondering what is the best way to change it with fish in the tank with out stressing them out.

 

[edgun88]

Hi

I'm looking to change my gravel in the tank and i was wondering what is the best way to change it with fish in the tank with out stressing them out.

why dont you just take them out?

 

[glendale15]

I don't have another tank

 

[Castellop123]

Cheers...

 

[edgun88]

I don't have another tank

That doesnt matter. Just get a 5 gallon bucket, or any bucket or container for that matter. Put your fish in there along with water from your tank and an air stone and they will be fine!

 

[doresy]

when majorly disturbing the substrate you can release all sorts (toxins) into the water, turning it into 'minestroni soup' Really not good to have fish in there at that time

I would suggest removal and storage as suggested by others
It may be a good idea to do a couple of good (deep) vac's just before so that not so much is relased when taking out gravel

 

[djceri_g]

when majorly disturbing the substrate you can release all sorts (toxins) into the water, turning it into 'minestroni soup' Really not good to have fish in there at that time

I would suggest removal and storage as suggested by others
It may be a good idea to do a couple of good (deep) vac's just before so that not so much is relased when taking out gravel

I was told to take gravel out slowly eg. a little bit every day over a period of 7 days.

 

[Castellop123]

I was told to take gravel out slowly eg. a little bit every day over a period of 7 days

Haven't heard of anyone doing that before...

Cheers...

 

[glendale15]

thanks

very helpful