water changes

dviper150 · 02/07/2010, 07:47 PM

is it better to do small water changes every week or a bigger one bi weekly?

dwd5813 · 02/07/2010, 07:58 PM

assuming the total volume is equivalent over the course of the same time period then i don't think it makes a difference.

Mopar Reefer · 02/07/2010, 09:48 PM

Reefers choice, some people don't even perform water changes. As for me, I like bi-monthly changes.

thegrun · 02/07/2010, 10:11 PM

It is better to make more frequent smaller changes. Large changes make rapid chemical changes that can stress fish and corals.

iamwrasseman · 02/07/2010, 10:11 PM

um smaller more often ! the more the better as you are diluting the "bad" with new fresh water so the more small ones you can do are better for keeping the entire tank more stable

Korrine · 02/07/2010, 10:22 PM

I used to do them weekly. Now I do a few gallons every few days.

iamwrasseman · 02/07/2010, 10:40 PM

yes best to do less more often for sure

Korrine · 02/07/2010, 10:44 PM

I recently shut my skimmer off and replaced my k2 with a Vortech mp 10 in my 29g. I don't have a lot of surface movement now (no sump) so I pull organic build up off every few days. That's why I changed. CAN'T WAIT TILL I ADD A SUMP!!

dwd5813 · 02/07/2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dwd5813

assuming the total volume is equivalent over the course of the same time period then i don't think it makes a difference.

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dviper150 · 02/07/2010, 11:07 PM

I do 20 gallon wc bi weekly but if it helps keep the water more stable and causes the least shock to the livestock, I can do 10 gallons every week. Doesn't make a difference to me, just wanted to know what would be easier on the fish in the tank. Thanks for help

Belamywamy · 02/07/2010, 11:28 PM

i would recommend a 5 gallon water change every other week.

dviper150 · 02/07/2010, 11:35 PM

a 5 gallon water change would be okay for maybe a 40 gallon or something but I have a 150 so it needs greater amounts of water changes. 5 gallons wouldn't be enough for my system.

02/07/2010, 07:47 PM	#1
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02/07/2010, 07:58 PM	#2
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	assuming the total volume is equivalent over the course of the same time period then i don't think it makes a difference. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

02/07/2010, 10:11 PM	#5
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	um smaller more often ! the more the better as you are diluting the "bad" with new fresh water so the more small ones you can do are better for keeping the entire tank more stable __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

02/07/2010, 10:22 PM	#6
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	I used to do them weekly. Now I do a few gallons every few days. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

02/07/2010, 10:40 PM	#7
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yes best to do less more often for sure __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

02/07/2010, 09:48 PM	#3
Mopar Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 465	Reefers choice, some people don't even perform water changes. As for me, I like bi-monthly changes.

02/07/2010, 10:11 PM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	It is better to make more frequent smaller changes. Large changes make rapid chemical changes that can stress fish and corals.

02/07/2010, 10:44 PM	#8
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	I recently shut my skimmer off and replaced my k2 with a Vortech mp 10 in my 29g. I don't have a lot of surface movement now (no sump) so I pull organic build up off every few days. That's why I changed. CAN'T WAIT TILL I ADD A SUMP!! __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

02/07/2010, 11:07 PM	#10
dviper150 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 2,799	I do 20 gallon wc bi weekly but if it helps keep the water more stable and causes the least shock to the livestock, I can do 10 gallons every week. Doesn't make a difference to me, just wanted to know what would be easier on the fish in the tank. Thanks for help __________________ When in doubt, always have a way out.

02/07/2010, 11:28 PM	#11
Belamywamy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west LA Posts: 258	i would recommend a 5 gallon water change every other week.

02/07/2010, 11:35 PM	#12
dviper150 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 2,799	a 5 gallon water change would be okay for maybe a 40 gallon or something but I have a 150 so it needs greater amounts of water changes. 5 gallons wouldn't be enough for my system. __________________ When in doubt, always have a way out.