Fish don't look happy after a water change/cleanout

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Subject Author Date Fish don't look happy after a water change/cleanout robotiser 07-12-2006
Posted by on July 12, 2006, 11:47 am Please log in for more thread options I've noted that my fish don't look happy for a day or so after a water change/cleanout. I'm careful to wash the filter sponges in discarded tank water, and try not to wash them too thoroughly. Also, they look unhappy immediately after the change, before any results of damaged biological filtration should come to light. I use a water conditioner on new water, and equalise water temperature before adding new water. I've wondered if they don't like the increased current from the filter after it's cleaned. They are mbuna by the way. Any ideas? Similar Threads Posted Neon tetras aint happy in new tank? January 18, 2009, 8:52 pm what fish - hard water, low alkaline? April 19, 2005, 2:07 pm additive for water feature to prevent green water April 4, 2007, 3:53 pm Re: Water conditioners July 12, 2006, 6:25 am Re: Water conditioners July 12, 2006, 6:26 am Water conditioners July 11, 2006, 5:45 pm Lousy water. September 17, 2005, 6:12 pm UK Tap Water Quality Reports July 4, 2006, 10:03 am Aquarium water and gardens July 14, 2006, 8:07 am Cold water fishes May 23, 2006, 12:07 pm