fish tank water change (aquarium) fish care: Part 1

Fish tank water change on a 108 gal. aquarium.
1. fill bucket tupperware tub with tap water - add tap water conditioner to remove chlorine and detoxify heavy metals.
2. Let water sit for two days. This does two things - brings water temperature up to room temperature and it will make sure all chlorine is gone.
3. Make sure new water is the same PH and temperature as the fish tank water. ( these three steps will reduce stress on the fish)
4. Unplug your fish tank water heater before you begin draining water out of your fish tank.

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[ForeverAlwaysApallo]

Hey Bruce, I actually have two iredecent sharks in my tank right now. This is actually my first fish tank and I recieved bad information from the pet store. The sharks are very difficult to deal with and they are very scared of any quick movement outside of the tank. It is almost time for a water change, I have the equipment to do so but I am afraid the sharks are going to hop out of the tank during the change. I have seen them jump up and hit the plastic cover before. Any suggestions?

[brucecause]

@ForeverAlwaysApallo - LOL. Yes they might jump out. I suggest you move very slow. Maybe wrap a blanket around the fish tank so the sharks don't see you. I have not tried this myself but it might help. Good luck!

[FinalFan0]

3:08 Lol, did your wife smack you for that comment? xD

[brucecause]

@FinalFan0 I got the Evil eye.

[VladKarakay]

Nice fish bro

[brucecause]

@VladKarakay - Thanks

[friedsausagerollz]

@mshellyxoxo The only conditioning new gravel needs is a good wash with freshwater. Its fine to put your hand in conditioned water. No it wont affect fish if you wash your hands properly before reaching into your tank. No soap.

[TheRoyalBakery]

is that freshwater?

[FishGuysUK]

Nice tank, good video, well done!

[electrabluegunn100]

YOU CAN KILL YOUR FISH

MY BUDDY KILLED HIS FISH

KILLED FISH!

KILLED FISH !!

[rajeshknair2001]

Thanks a lot for that mate. Just what I was searching for

[Theshofumiah1]

this guy looks like tom hanks LOOOL

[fortheloveoffish]

Instead of waiting two days u could mix it for a few hours(depending on the container u use) with a pump and heater

[HoneyAndSulfur1991]

I have a few questions. First of all, if I am getting Lionhead fish what would I need. Just a tank and heating lamp for the above? Also since they are freshwater do I need chemicals to clean the tank with or just a water swap like you are doing here?

[mobafrontosa]

your tank looks clean and beautiful.