Water changes and Aphyosemion

[AquaManCanada]

I am just wondering how often and how much do you guys do water changes with your Aphyosemion species. The reason I ask is that I know they prefer clean water but I know alot of breeders who say they don't like to be disturbed.

[retro_gk]

Friend of mine who keeps a couple of species siphons out the bottom of the tank once a week and tops it up.

I change about 10% of the water in my Scriptaphyosemion tanks once a week now.

[RonWill]

Joe,
I experimented with 100% water change, once a month and since the fishes took well to it, I've been doing that ever since. While I'm at it, I'll clean the sponge filter, stir up the gravel and make a mess of the tank. The siphoned water goes into a large pail so I can retrieve fry after the mulm has settled.

Tank is refilled slowly, via reduced output pressure from a 3-module sediment/activated carbon jig [Just ask Wright about these... he swears by them ]

YMMV of course.

[AquaManCanada]

Thanks Ronnie I appreciate the information and I shall give it a try. I am definitely interested in the reduced output pressure from a 3 module sediment/activated carbon jig though and will ask Wright for sure. Also what does YMMV stand for ?

[RonWill]

Joe,
I'm not sure what filtration modules are available in Canada but have a look at Kwek Leong's setup and here's mine. [In case you didn't noticed, I've embedded the links to the relevant threads - click on the bold text]

Wright, yooohooo.... we're talking about your favourite subject!

oh, and YMMV means "Your Mileage May vary" [or what works great for me may not be the best solution for you! :P ]

[AquaManCanada]

Joe,
You'll have to wait up for others in the USA to post prices and availability. Got mine for under SG$100 but chances are, these in-line modules may go by a different name in the West.