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09/26/2014, 06:24 PM
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water changes necessary?
So while I plan on doing weekly or biweekly water changes, my question is, if all parameters are in check is it necessary to do a water change.
For example, ammonia and nitrites are at 0, and you have a low level of nitrates, what is the benefit of doing a water change? |
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09/26/2014, 06:26 PM
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Location: Geneva, NY
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Keeping nitrates and phosphates down keeps your algae in check
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09/26/2014, 06:30 PM
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Some go without, but IME they are necessary to maintain/control nutrients and other vital levels.
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09/26/2014, 07:36 PM
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Yes.
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09/26/2014, 09:23 PM
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I soon realized that it not only keeps nutrients under control & big 3 in order (mag alk cal ) but it replaces a lot of trace elements that we don't actually test for. If you look at the ingredients listed on the salt bags you will see a lot of others that we don't think of as important, but they are. Hope this helps. |
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