AVOID This Aquarium Water Change Mishap That Can Flood Your Home!

Mishap: Overfilling the aquarium or bucket.

It’s a simple mistake, but one almost every aquarist has made. During a water change, it’s easy to get distracted and forget the siphon or hose is still running. The next thing you know, your bucket is overflowing across the floor, or your aquarium is filled to the rim and spilling over the edges. You won’t believe the number of times I’ve overfilled my aquariums only to deal with the aftermath.

Not only is this a headache to clean up, but overflowing water can damage furniture, flooring, and electrical outlets.

The easiest way to avoid this is to never leave your water change unattended. Stay close while filling or draining, and stop a little before the tank reaches the top so you have a buffer zone. If you use buckets, mark the safe fill line with tape or a marker so you don’t overfill. For added convenience, if you’re busy working on another tank at the same time, you can also set an alarm as a reminder. For added peace of mind, you can even use an auto-shutoff nozzle or a simple float valve to stop overfilling. Small habits like these can save you from a lot of potential cleanup.

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