dont mind them. gives me time to rearrange things see what is really happening in there... i dont change to often though. 20% every couple weeks, but im heavily planted and not overstocked at all
Water changes are a never ending battle for me. I've gotten in the habit of doing one a day since my schedule doesn't allow me to knock them all out... However, I do enjoy how some of my fish (platys especially) will try and nibble on my hand when I first stick it in with the gravel vac. I consider them thank you kisses
I like to do a water change (50% weekly because I dose EI) but if I am feeling lazy... I just drink a big cup of coffee, and pump the caffeine until I shake like this guy :headbang2: and then it's fine .
Oh yes, I must say that until I had my python I probably did WCs once a month at the most :uhoh: and I hated it. But I got my python when I had my first tank, I'm now on my fourth.