First water change

[courtstig]

When should I do my first water change? Tank has been cycled for about a month and has a few fish in it.

 

[Evo R]

Any time is a good time for a water change. So how about doing one this weekend??

What are your parameters like? When last did you test?

I like to test before a water change and the day after a water change, that will give you a very good idea of what your parameters are doing.

 

[courtstig]

Any time is a good time for a water change. So how about doing one this weekend??

What are your parameters like? When last did you test?

I like to test before a water change and the day after a water change, that will give you a very good idea of what your parameters are doing.

Tests are are all fine that’s why I’m not sure if I should wait

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Change it whenever you want. Your past the cycling period. Just make sure not to change out too much in one go.

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Tests are are all fine that’s why I’m not sure if I should wait

Your bio load is very light. As long as you have some nutrients present your fine. That will help keep a lot of the nasties like dynos away. The whole point of water changes is 1: remove unwanted elements and 2: add missing or lowering items like calcium etc. if everything is good I don’t see any benefit from performing a water change except for establishing a good habit/ routine.