Water changes, how often should I really be doing them

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Puffer Chick, Nov 18, 2009.

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  1. rbok

    rbok Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    HAHAHAHA>.....right?!!! I agree...like I said, I did it this way for so long because I didn't know any better. Oh, and my tank is 5 years old!!!!
     
    rbok, Nov 19, 2009
    rbok, Nov 19, 2009
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  2. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    What is the eeeek for? When I had fish only and decorative coral (no live rock) I did a 30% change every 6 weeks, when I went to FOWLR I changed 25% every 5 weeks. After converting to fish, live rock, coral and sump, I change 10% once a month. It hasn't mattered at all. I will say I change 30% every other week for my 14 gal. Biocube as I don't run a protein skimmer or phosphate reactor for it.
     
    unclejed, Nov 20, 2009
    unclejed, Nov 20, 2009
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