C comensoli023 New Member Joined Aug 6, 2013 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location AU Aug 6, 2013 #1 I have a 40ltr tank with live plants 5 danios, 1 dwarf garuami, 1 ballon mollie, 2 mollies is it neccasary that I have to do a full 100% water change I have a filter running constantly and every couple weeks do a 50% change.
I have a 40ltr tank with live plants 5 danios, 1 dwarf garuami, 1 ballon mollie, 2 mollies is it neccasary that I have to do a full 100% water change I have a filter running constantly and every couple weeks do a 50% change.
the_lock_man Smart Homes System Specialist Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Mar 16, 2010 Messages 7,612 Reaction score 127 Location GB Aug 6, 2013 #2 If you were to do a 50% change weekly, then that's pretty standard practice. Mollies in a 40l are a bit iffy, though. Danios might also be, too, dependent upon the species.
If you were to do a 50% change weekly, then that's pretty standard practice. Mollies in a 40l are a bit iffy, though. Danios might also be, too, dependent upon the species.
TallTree01 Coo, Man Joined Feb 13, 2013 Messages 3,587 Reaction score 16 Location AU Aug 6, 2013 #3 IMHO your tanks has fish which are inappropriate for a 40 liter. But yes, a 50 percent weekly/ fortnightly will suffice.
IMHO your tanks has fish which are inappropriate for a 40 liter. But yes, a 50 percent weekly/ fortnightly will suffice.
ncguppy830 Male Joined Jul 4, 2013 Messages 2,591 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 6, 2013 #4 yea agreed but you should really rehome the mollies as they need a 20 gallon minimum