Water Change ??

[saltfisher]

Should I prepare the water like a day before I do the water change? I read somewhere that newly mixed water is not good for the fish. I'm dealing with pop-eye on one of my fish and need to do a water change and I want to do it the right way. I usually pull out 15%, clean the glass, mix water, and put in back in the tank.

 

[beth]

Absolutely the wrong thing to do. Freshly mixed salt water should be well mixed using a powerhead for 48 hrs, at least, before using it in a tank.
Also, best to stick to one thread when posting about the same problem, so that we can follow the issue along.

 

[armageddon]

Dont just throw it in. Circulate and aerate it and make sure its close to the same temp as the tank.

 

[slofish]

also, check that the salinity of the new water is the same as your tank water

 

[chevytrks]

i usually clean and then remove the water to help remove some of the fresh debis
Just because the bag says Instant ocean, doesnt mean mix and add, definately let it season for a minimum 24hrs