Water Change Question

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by ghost, Feb 2, 2009.

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  1. ghost

    ghost Astrea Snail

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    I have a 45 gallon bow tank. I just removed 15 gallons of water and replaced it with natural 4.4 gallon sea water (Cant remember company name but got it from local dealer). How long will it take to see different water chemistry change? Like nitrate dropping?
     
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  2. szrazzt

    szrazzt Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You replaced about 33% of your water so at most you will see the Nitrate levels drop by that much. I normally wait a day between adding something or doing a water change and testing for results. It just takes a while to mix the water fully.
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    What about the other 10.6 gallons? Are you replacing that too?
     
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  4. ghost

    ghost Astrea Snail

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    Yes. I use a 5 gallon bucket and top the 4.4 with fresh RO water to make it 5 x 3 (15 for 15).
     
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