Comments on: I have a question about water bill and fish tanks?

By: Roberto G

Roberto G — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:49:59 +0000

Not much. Since you will not be changing ALL OF THE WATER in your tank (changing all of it is a bad idea…you know this, right?). You will probably siphon off about 1/4 or 25% of your water every week. That will come up to 2 1/2 gallons per tank, or a total of 5 gallons for your two tanks.

Five gallons per week will add up to 20 gallons per month. How much your water utilities will charge you per gallon is the estimated amount your water bill will go up.
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By: live laugh love <3

live laugh love <3 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:30:59 +0000

i fill up my 10 gallon and my 160 gallon and i dont notice any difference in the water bill
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By: copperhead

copperhead — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:43:59 +0000

Your best source of information for this would be your water bill, since water rates will vary depending upon where you live. Since you will probably only be doing 25% water changes (2.5 gallons/week on each tank), check what your water company charges per gallon, and figure 5-6 gallons per week(some extra included for rinsing algae scrubbers, etc.), or 20-30 gallons per month.
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By: jmcole6

jmcole6 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:20:59 +0000

It is extremely minimal. I have a 55gal, 29 gal, and 20 gal. My water bill here in Tampa,FL went up only about $15 for all of these tanks. So unless you're on a nickel and dime budget it is nothing to sweat!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your fish, and congrats on the first step of keeping them happy and healthy!
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By: julie d

julie d — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:49:59 +0000

Pennies. We just fill up a 16,000 gallon pond and it was less than $15.00.
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By: Ianab

Ianab — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 02:23:59 +0000

You should be using about 4 or 5 gallons of water per week.

Less than a good long shower.

Dont worry about your water bill.

Ian
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