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[Georgia Herrera]

We have a beta in a 10 gallon tank with a hydor external tank. We had the tank set up for a few weeks. How often do we need to do a water change?

 

[Colin_T]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Under normal conditions you do a 50-75% water change and gravel clean the substrate once a week. I prefer a 75% water change because it dilutes nutrients and disease organisms better than a small water change.

If the tank is newly set up, you should monitor the ammonia and nitrite levels and do a 75% water change any day there is an ammonia or nitrite reading above 0. You should also monitor the nitrate level and do a water change if the nitrate is above 20ppm.

Make sure nay new water is free of chlorine/ chloramine before it's added to the tank.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Hello, and welcome to the forum!

As for me, I do a 50%-60% water change/ gravel vacuum, every week. I put tap water in a 5 gallon bucket, and then put the correct amount of water conditioner in said bucket. (Tetra Aquasafe brand)

You can also use milk jugs (The plastic ones) to do small water changes, and also account for evaporation.), as long as you use the correct amount of water conditioner. Do you have some WC already? If not here are some of the best water conditioners. (IMO)

Tetra AquaSafe Water Conditioner: https://www.chewy.com/tetra-aquasaf...MIjtL3gJvi4wIVgchkCh36MATHEAQYASABEgLt9_D_BwE

Quick Facts:
Description

Help protect your finned friends with Tetra’s AquaSafe Plus Freshwater & Marine Aquarium Water Conditioner and Dechlorinator. This monthly solution is formulated to instantly help remove chlorine from tap water, making it safe for the underwater buddies in your aquarium. This Water Conditioner and Dechlorinator is safe for both freshwater and marine aquariums and is recommended when setting up new aquariums. Simply add two teaspoons (or 1ml) for every 10 gallons of water to transform your tap water into safe water for your fish!

Key Benefits

• Helps condition aquarium water, protects fish and reduce stress!
• Designed to remove chlorine from tap water to help make it safe for your fish when used monthly and with partial water changes.
• A great solution when setting up a new aquarium.
• Works quickly and can even help reduce stress.
• Easy to use—add 2 tsp. (or 1 ml) for every 10 gallons of water in your aquarium.

(All Facts where provided by Chewy.com.)


Seachem Water Conditioner “Safe”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025694O/?tag=ff0d01-20

Quick Facts:

• POWERFUL TREATMENT: Seachem Prime is a complete and concentrated conditioner for both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks, working hard to remove chlorine and chloramine.
• REMOVER: Seachem Prime immediately and permanently removes chlorine and chloramine, successfully allowing the bio filter to remove ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while they are detoxified for 48 hours.
• DETOXIFIER: Seachem Prime effectively detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels, providing a ideal environment for your betta, tetra, or other fish.
• USE: Use 1 capful (5 mL) of Seachem Prime for each 200 L (50 US gallons) of new or replacement water. For best results, add Seachem Prime to new water first. For exceptionally high chloramine concentrations, a double dose may be used safely. For smaller volumes, use 2 drops per gallon.
• SAFETY: In case of an emergency, the 5x dose of Seachem Prime may be used for both ammonia and nitrite. Use a ½ dose if the water temperature is > 30°C (86°F) and chlorine or ammonia levels are low.

(All Facts where provided by Amazon.com)

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IMO Tetra Aquasafe is the best.

Good luck!

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