I'm not saying your wrong. I did it mostly because I knew it was a surefire way to not mess it up. I'm sure filter only would be enough but I didn't want to take any chances. Hence why I did it.
Help with changing substrate in african tank
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Oh... I totally agree in going overboard in the name of safety! I have an OCD sorta need to err on the side of caution. :grinyes:
I posted as much to stress the importance of not changing media while changing substrate as I did to "discount" the benefit of established substrate. Hope that makes some sort of sense...
here are some pics, In reference to my question I didnt want to upset the cycle of the tank I do understand that I will have to take out the fish and all decor to do this change I just wanted to make sure that I dont get "new tank syndrome" all over again. again thanks for any help.
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you don't have to take out the fish. They will be fine.
here are some pics, In reference to my question I didnt want to upset the cycle of the tank I do understand that I will have to take out the fish and all decor to do this change I just wanted to make sure that I dont get "new tank syndrome" all over again. again thanks for any help.
