Question about cleaning an aquarium?
when I do a water change with the siphon Is it okay if I did not touch the gravel and only remove the water? I do this for two reasons 4. 1. I shrimp Amman that are transparent and do not want to accidentally suck oe 2. I heard the gravel trap or eliminate bacteria in the gravel. and you need two bacteria change ammonia to nitrite then nitrite to nitrate. so do what I do well?
It is best to remove a stick or gravel or any other thing that the waste never get out. You must have enough bacteria accumulated in the filter. I read that divert too well can alter the cycle, but also I have read otherwise. I guess with fish keeping much that sometimes what works best for you. But I would say you should divert the gravel, just try to locate the Amano shrimp before you start, or keep an eye out for them. You only need to be careful.
Water Siphon Demonstration
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