Water Changes / During Cycling

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  1. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Quick question as I approach week 1 of cycling, do I perform the normal 10% change during this process or is it larger?

    Thanks,
    Jay
     
    Kelley11, Sep 21, 2009
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  2. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    no wait for ur levels to peak then dissipate then perform a water change when i say levels im mean ammonia and nirites than a 80 % wc
     
    bioreefdude, Sep 21, 2009
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  3. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    im agreeing with bio. wait for your cycle to be finsihed. doin a water change now will just lengthen your cycle period.
     
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  4. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Damn 80%! I better start making more water...did not anticipate that :)
     
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  5. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    There is no need to do a water change after cycling. And you should NOT be doing any during the cycle.
     
    PackLeader, Sep 21, 2009
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