How often does the grass jar change water and how does the grass jar open?

The grass jar is usually changed once every two weeks, and a quarter of the water is changed each time. If there is no carbon dioxide in the jar, the frequency of water change should be increased to once every 2-3 days. If the water is not changed frequently enough, it will easily lead to the outbreak of algae, which is not conducive to the growth of aquatic plants. Usually, if you open the grass jar, you need to choose the variety first, then prepare the filtration system, lighting system and various equipment, after washing sand and adding fertilizer, you can inject water to raise water.

1. How often to change the water in the grass tank

The water change time of the grass tank is not fixed, which is mainly related to the amount of aquatic plants in the tank. Usually, it is necessary to change once every two weeks, and one quarter to one third of the water should be changed each time. It should be noted that if there is no carbon dioxide in the cylinder, the frequency of water change will increase, usually two to three days to change once, the amount of water change remains unchanged. If the water is not changed frequently enough, it will lead to the outbreak of algae in the tank, which is not conducive to the growth of aquatic plants.

2. How to open the grass jar

1. Preparation for opening the jar: Before opening the grass jar, you should first consider the type of aquatic plants planted, because the growth of aquatic plants is different at different times, you must choose the right time to plant. In addition, we should also pay attention to the placement of grass tanks, generally do not put it in a place with direct light, otherwise it is easy to explode algae.

2. Equipment and materials: The opening of the grass jar requires various equipment, including a filtration system, a lighting system, and a carbon dioxide supply system. At the same time, it also requires bottom sand, a heating rod, and water grass fertilizer. Some sunken wood or stones can also be placed in the jar for landscaping. Algaecide and activated carbon should also be prepared. Although they are not used when the jar is just opened, they will definitely be needed in the future.

3. Sand washing and fertilizing: In order to ensure the healthy growth of the aquatic plants in the jar, it is necessary to wash the sand when opening the jar. Generally, it is necessary to wash it with potassium permanganate solution, which can sterilize and disinfect. After that, the bottom mud can be added and the bubble tank can be prepared. The purpose of the bubble tank is to volatilize some harmful substances so as not to affect the aquatic plants and fish in the tank.

4. Open the jar and keep the water: After soaking the jar, pour out the water, wash it clean, and refill it. Fill with water and turn on the water pump and lights, so that after a day of water began to put into the tank fish, and then wait about 10 days, no problem, then you can plant grass.