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john32 · 01/15/2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by reefscape15

waterchange every 2 months with tap water and use tap for topoff also. ALL corals are growing very well, and SPS have GREAT polyp extension! WORKS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

john32 · 01/15/2010, 07:40 PM

You must have great city water do you know what the tds reading is?

reefscape15 · 01/15/2010, 07:47 PM

Most are doing very well. I have a Pink Monti Digi that has grown at least 5x's the size. All SPS have awesome polyp extension except for a Chips Acro frag that was under a frag rack for about 2 months, but I moved it to the top of the rocks and it's starting to extend the polyps pretty well. I do have hair algae on the back walls, but I have a Bi-Color Angel that keeps it from getting to long. I'd like to get rid of the Angler to get another algae eater, but for now I can't do it.

Thanks for the comment!

reefscape15 · 01/15/2010, 07:48 PM

No idea on the quality of the water. I used to test, but haven't in over 2 years. Everything was growing great so I didn't see the need for testing.

reefscape15 · 01/15/2010, 07:49 PM

I've had a few SPS corals for about 8 months and all have been doing well. Good color and polyp extension at night.

sagecx · 01/15/2010, 08:59 PM

Love the picture of the angler.

drparker · 01/15/2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by john32

No but I have 250 gallons of water volume so 10% water changes weekly would not be worth it especially since i'm seeing growth and my corals have good color. I would think the bigger your tank the more you can get away with this. But I still have a hard time with the trace elements argument because it looks like after 5 years without water changes you would have some die off and negative affects but this is not the case.

I'm glad it works for you and your tank, I wish I could do the same. I have a lot of SPS in my tank and it would not work for me.

The concept of 10% change is the same no mater the size of the tank, the big difference could be bio-load / coral load per gal. I suspect that yours is low and mine is high, especially on the SPS side.

I use a salt high in CA, ALK and Mg, I also top off with lime water and still have to dose Alk and calcium every three days and Mg monthly. I do 10 to 15% changes every 10 to 15 days.

Flipper62 · 01/16/2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by drparker

I'm glad it works for you and your tank, I wish I could do the same.

I'm going to give a + 1 on that.

I know that this is the "New To Hobby" but for the ones that want to follow the "never do water changes"

I think we will soon see some...." What Happend To My Tank ? " Posts

Just My Opinion....Happy Reefin.....

reefscape15 · 01/16/2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sagecx

Love the picture of the angler.

It's hard not to love a face like that!

01/15/2010, 07:47 PM	#28
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	Most are doing very well. I have a Pink Monti Digi that has grown at least 5x's the size. All SPS have awesome polyp extension except for a Chips Acro frag that was under a frag rack for about 2 months, but I moved it to the top of the rocks and it's starting to extend the polyps pretty well. I do have hair algae on the back walls, but I have a Bi-Color Angel that keeps it from getting to long. I'd like to get rid of the Angler to get another algae eater, but for now I can't do it. Thanks for the comment! __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

01/15/2010, 07:48 PM	#29
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	No idea on the quality of the water. I used to test, but haven't in over 2 years. Everything was growing great so I didn't see the need for testing. __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

01/15/2010, 07:49 PM	#30
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	I've had a few SPS corals for about 8 months and all have been doing well. Good color and polyp extension at night. __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

01/15/2010, 07:40 PM	#27
john32 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 90	You must have great city water do you know what the tds reading is?

01/15/2010, 08:59 PM	#31
sagecx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 72	Love the picture of the angler.