EP2: Do You Really Need to Do Water Changes? Why, When & How to Do Them

Are water changes really necessary for your aquarium? How often should you do them, how much water should you change, and what happens if you don't?

In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know about aquarium water changes — the who, what, when, how, and most importantly, WHY.

We'll talk about why we believe water changes are an important part of maintaining almost every aquarium setup, including cichlid tanks, community aquariums, planted tanks, and more. We'll also walk through the process, discuss how much water to change, how often to do it, what to watch for, and some of the common arguments against regular water changes.

Whether you're new to fishkeeping or have been keeping aquariums for years, this episode should give you a better understanding of what's actually happening in your aquarium and why regular maintenance matters.

In this episode:
- Are water changes really necessary?
- Why do we do water changes?
- How often should you change your aquarium water?
- How much water should you change?
- The proper way to perform a water change
- Water parameters and what water changes accomplish
- When you should and shouldn't do a water change
- Do different aquarium setups require different water-change schedules?
- Common water-change mistakes
- Why we believe water changes are beneficial for almost all aquariums

If you enjoy aquarium tours, fishkeeping tips, cichlid care, and everything related to the aquarium hobby, subscribe to Cichlid Bros and join the conversation!
If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or shown throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

Equipment
- Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n
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Chemicals
- Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP
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