Water Changes

[Ellen4God]

Hiyo! Just a quick question. I have a 10 gallon tank with four guppies in it (all males). When I do water changes, I normally just leave the little guys in the tank. Should I move them to a little fishy cup while I change their water so it doesn't bother them, or does it matter? I don't want to stress them out any! I always hear that it's important to change the water, but do ya'll take your fish out or leave them in during the change? Just thought I'd ask!! :) Thanks you

[cocoa_pleco]

its perfectly fine to leave them in, in fact moving them just stresses them more.

welcome to ac!

[Ellen4God]

Thanks, cocoa!! :) I reckon that makes sense.

And thanks for the welcome :)

[~Erik3.8.07~]

yup leave them in the tank, if your doing it by bucket just pour the water into the tank slowly

welcome to the forums btw :)

[OscarFan]

leave them in the tank and dont suck any up.:thumb:

[Ellen4God]

lol Thanks! I'll try not to suck any up :]

[KcEE]

Welcome to the forum! I'll have to echo everyone here! Leave em' in there since you will only be changing 25 - 40% percent of the water. Transferring them in and out would cause them more stress. Are you using any water conditioners for the water you put back in the tank?