Bedge Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Guys! I have some 'kids' in the net. They are only a few days old. When is it safe for me to do a water change, with out causing them much harm? Previous experience has taught me early water changes will kill them off swiftly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foti Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) hello and congrats i tend to wait 2 weeks and then do weekly water changes of 10% till i feel its safe ? 6weeks to do a bigger one of about 30% every month it depends on your load of waste and filtration meaning if dont ned to then dont but after 2 weeks small water changes are fine bigger ones after 6 or so weeks Edited August 7, 2010 by Foti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathobes Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 After the fry have settled in (5-7 days) I start doing small water changes (10-15%) every two days. I've never had a problem with fry deaths doing it this way. It helps them to grow, just make sure the water you change with has been treated appropriately so there is no chemical or temp fluctuations. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpfc Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I do my changes very slow for the fry. I use an air line tube and let it drip in. The water is pre heated and pre salted consistently. So far my water changes have not killed fry. I think the critical part is being measured and frequent with feeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krellious Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 When i strip fry from parents i put them straight into a different tank and i don't tend to lose any at all. So as for being worried about water changes you should not have a problem. Just keep the temp of the new water close to the tank temp and you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedge Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi! Thanks for the replies! I only have one display tank .. I only grab fry if I see them .. other wise, I will end up very over croweded. I did a tiny water change last night and the 'kids' are still rocking. yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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