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12/12/2008, 04:53 PM
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water changes
How often do you do water changes? And how much!
My set up is going to be a 75g FOWLR |
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12/12/2008, 04:59 PM
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Personally I do 5 gallons each week on each of my tanks. I use 5 gallons because I have a bunch of 5 gallon buckets left over from the salt mixes.
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12/12/2008, 05:00 PM
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I change 10% a week, some peole change 30% a month. I find it easierto do a small change each week. It really depends on your schedule and willingness. As long as you total at least 25%-30% a month you will be ok.
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What you talkin about Mrs Lime. Current Tank Info: 120 gl oceanic tech, 30 gallon fuge, 40 gallon sump, Itech 200 skimmer, LED Lighting . Mixed reef. |
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12/12/2008, 05:01 PM
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Marquis de Carabas
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most say either 25% a month or 10% a week. weekly keeps things more stable and is preferable. But for FOWLR you could likely get a way with monthly changes depending on your bio load and skimming/filtration set up
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12/12/2008, 09:08 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jun 2007
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I was doing 10% every other week but the nitrates were rising so I've stepped up to 20% weekly until I get the nitrates back Inline, then I would like to gradually drop back to the every other week routine. We will have to wait and see how it goes.
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12/12/2008, 09:49 PM
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I change about 10 % per week.
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12/12/2008, 10:33 PM
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I go with 10% a week but up it to 20-25% if there is any problem.
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12/12/2008, 11:56 PM
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i do 1\6 or 17% weekly some say a little excessive but i have had great results so far!
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12/13/2008, 06:54 AM
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I do around 30% on my water changes but my fish and corals love it and they grow fast. I spend a little more $ on salt but they are my babys.
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12/13/2008, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: houstonia
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I definitely don't think you can over-do water changes, but I tend to do about 10-15% every week or two.
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