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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14266 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Aquarium Question Sep 26^th, 2010 at 8:40pm As a lot of you know, I inherited my mom's fish when she passed. I have a 25 gallon (I think) octagonal tank with one Angelfish and one very large Goldfish. How often should I do a 25% water change? It's been a long time since I've had a tank and I forget. Thanks.
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peacefuljeffrey Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Peace through superior slinging power! Posts: 2701 West Palm Beach Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #1 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 8:46pm Dang -- I thought it said "Aquaman question," so I was hoping someone was going to explain how anyone could like him as a superhero.
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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14266 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #2 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 9:13pm Yes, I was always a Spiderman or Incredible Hulk fan myself.
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Masiakasaurus Forum Moderation Offline mah-SEE-a-kah-SOR-us Posts: 6069 Alabama, USA Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #3 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 9:14pm peacefuljeffrey wrote on Sep 26^th, 2010 at 8:46pm: Dang -- I thought it said "Aquaman question," so I was hoping someone was going to explain how anyone could like him as a superhero.
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peacefuljeffrey Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Peace through superior slinging power! Posts: 2701 West Palm Beach Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #4 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 10:21pm Rat Man wrote on Sep 26^th, 2010 at 9:13pm: Yes, I was always a Spiderman or Incredible Hulk fan myself. I'm a Silver Surfer fan, myself.
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HurlinThom Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Leverage artillerist Posts: 1458	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #5 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 10:46pm Before there were superheroes there was Tarzan of the Apes. Real heroes don't wear Lycra.
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peacefuljeffrey Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Peace through superior slinging power! Posts: 2701 West Palm Beach Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #6 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 10:59pm The Silver Surfer doesn't wear anything.
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HurlinThom Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Leverage artillerist Posts: 1458	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #7 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 11:00pm peacefuljeffrey wrote on Sep 26^th, 2010 at 10:59pm: The Silver Surfer doesn't wear anything. Hangin' ten?
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peacefuljeffrey Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Peace through superior slinging power! Posts: 2701 West Palm Beach Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #8 - Sep 26^th, 2010 at 11:14pm HurlinThom wrote on Sep 26^th, 2010 at 11:00pm: peacefuljeffrey wrote on Sep 26^th, 2010 at 10:59pm: The Silver Surfer doesn't wear anything. Hangin' ten? Eleven?
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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14266 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #9 - Sep 29^th, 2010 at 11:20am I guess if I'd asked a question about Aquaman I'd probably get advice on my aquarium.
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Re: Aquarium Question
Reply #10 - Sep 29^th, 2010 at 4:45pm

Hey there ratman i was a aquarium guy for a living for about 2 1/2 yr i took care for tanks from 10 gal to 32,ooo + gal and was very good at it i am not very good at typing out long good answers so i am going to pm u my phone number this way i can help u more with your aquarium but for that tank a 25% water change 1 time a month should be fine if u are not over feeding and the tank dose not get alot of sun hiting it Grin

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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14266 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: Aquarium Question Reply #11 - Sep 29^th, 2010 at 9:17pm Thanks, slingingrat. Obviously, these fish have a lot of sentimental value and aren't allowed to die.
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Re: Aquarium Question
Reply #12 - Oct 4^th, 2010 at 7:55am

the answer is slowly.

Although when we had a fish tank (certainly wasn't grand enough to be called an aquarium) I just used to syphon off about half the tank and then replace the rest with tap water mixed with water conditioner.
The most important thing is not to let the temperature change too quickly.
Always try and replace room temp water with room temp water.

I just used to mix a little hot with the cold.
But don't forget the water conditioner - that's pretty important.

A really good filter system will negate the need to change water too often.

Fishtanks are fun, but they can be a real lot of work and expensive things to have.

In the end our remaining fish got donated to the tank at a local vet's surgery.
We had a plecky that was just getting way too big.

Until we win the lottery and can afford a huge tropical tank with lots of critters (no fish just things with legs or shells or anemones) I'll happily stick to just the pond in the garden.

Do All things with Honour and Generosity: Regret Nothing, Envy None, Apologise Seldom and Bow your head to No One - works for me

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Re: Aquarium Question
Reply #13 - Oct 7^th, 2010 at 10:23am

Thanks, c_a. One of the biggest sources of failure I've found is adding new fish. You get everything just so, get your tank and all of its living things to an equilibrium, then you have to go and add a new fish. Sure, it came from the aquarium/fish store and it's supposed to be OK, but it has some sort of disease which decimates every living thing in your tank. Then you have to start over. The one thing I remember is DON'T ADD ANY NEW FISH UNLESS YOU HAVE TO, like unless you're down to almost nothing anyway. That's my biggest advice to myself or anyone else with a tank.

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