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how do you guys do it? once they get big so does their poop! im filtering a 75 gallon at about 800gph and i have to syphon it every few days.
mkpeters6
05-06-2003, 4:03 PM
Its a never ending battle im afraid -- I got a 125gal and I have two Aquaclear 500s filtering it and I still do a 30-40% water change on it every 5-6 days. Its all worth it I love having big fish>
you havent found anything that will eat the stuff off the bottom? i have my water very clear and all, its just their poop is so big!
mkpeters6
05-07-2003, 10:18 AM
They make vaccums that suck the stuff from the bottom without changing the water. If they dont sell them in your local pet store, try a catlog company like Big Als or Liveaquaria.com.
I just net it out, its so heavy and large, it cuts down on water changes, I still change the water once every six to ten days though.
stik6shift98
05-08-2003, 12:48 AM
i siphon it every 3 days or so......thers no solution:(