C comensoli023 New Member Joined Aug 6, 2013 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 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 Points 63 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 Points 38 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 Points 0 Location US Aug 6, 2013 #4 yea agreed but you should really rehome the mollies as they need a 20 gallon minimum