{"id":134645,"date":"2016-05-12T15:16:07","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T13:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planted-box.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/aquarium-verversen-tips\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T12:10:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T11:10:46","slug":"aquarium-water-changes-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planted-box.com\/en\/blog\/startup-maintenance\/aquarium-water-changes-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Performing water changes a tedious chore? Not with these tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

You love your aquascape, but you hate water changes? You’re not the only one! Most aquarists find water changes a frustrating chore that they prefer to put off as long as possible. And I have to admit, I belong to that club too … Luckily I have some tips for you that will help you change your water quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n

Why do you need to perform water changes for your aquarium?<\/h2>\n

The reason is quite simple: a water change is good for your aquarium. Not only will your aquarium look better after a water change, it will also be healthier. On every level. A water change improves water quality and is therefore good for both the plants and fish in your aquarium. Water changes ensure that waste products are removed from your aquarium. This prevents algae and fish diseases.<\/p>\n

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Extra reasons to perform water changes in your tank<\/h2>\n

Need more arguments? How about the following:<\/p>\n

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  • During water changes, you expose your plants to the air. This way they absorb a lot of oxygen and CO2 in one go, improving plant growth;<\/li>\n
  • Tap water is full oxygen (and sometimes CO2, depending on where you live), so even after exposure to the air, your aquarium plants will still get a big boost;<\/li>\n
  • Tap water also contains many naturally occurring minerals that the plants use for plant nutrition;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And another nice thing: your fish love it. You will often see them “dancing” throughout the aquarium or even notice eggs on the glass a few days later. Especially with shrimps, a water change stimulates reproduction. Here’s a video of Corydoras behaviour during a water change.<\/p>\n