Water Changes for a 10 Gallon Without Filter?

[Alicialotl]

Hi guys,

I’m currently cycling a 20 gallon tank for my new axolotl. I have been cycling it for a week and am starting to see nitrites. I have plants in there including hornwort, a sponge filter and a small quietflow internal power filter. I am picking up my axolotl on the 5th and don’t know if this tank will be ready in time.

My friend has a 10 gallon tank that she said I could borrow. If I made my axolotl a temporary home in there with no filter, how much water should I change and how often?

Do you think this is a good idea? Or do you have advice about finishing my tank cycling with my axolotl in the 20 gallon?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Hayleyy]

Personally I would keep the axie out of the cycling tank, and either use a tub or the 10 gallon temporarily. Since it's 10 gallons you probably wouldn't have to do 100% changes. Make sure you have a liquid master test kit, test it every day and do water changes accordingly. A smaller tub might be easier to manage, but you will have to do 100% water changes every day.

 

[Alicialotl]

Thank you, that’s very helpful! I feel more at ease that way, keeping her out of the cycling tank until it’s done. And I have the master test kit, so I’ll use that to make sure I’m changing enough water.