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Water changes?

Last post 07-01-2009 6:49 AM by ragvette. 7 replies.
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  • 03-09-2008 9:17 AM

    • Chris
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    Water changes?

    I have a 20gal nano tank running and have been doing 2gal water changes every week. Tank is doing fine but my question is would it do better if I increase the amount of water during the changes, say to 5gallons. 

    I have a friend that has a 29gal tank and he does 10gal water changes every week.

    Just curious on how much every does during a water change.
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  • 03-10-2008 7:22 AM In reply to

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    On my 20gal Nano I have yet to do a water change in the past 4 months. Just add Kalk water that is required from evaporation and then in some Kent supplements.

     

    I would recommended only doing 10% water changes every week. Make certain the new water is at the correct SG and temp before adding it to your tank.

     

    135g Main Tank/ 125g Frag tank with 55g sump.
  • 03-10-2008 6:04 PM In reply to

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    I do a 20% water change every month. If I get lazy I'll do a 5% every week so it averages out to 20% per month.

  • 06-19-2008 6:56 AM In reply to

    • Chris
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    Re: Water changes?

    bump

  • 06-19-2008 7:23 PM In reply to

    • JimD
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    Re: Water changes?

    Very little compared to others but I do keep my top covered.

  • 06-22-2008 7:18 AM In reply to

    Re: Water changes?

    i do 5gallons every week on my 75gallon tank.

  • 06-30-2009 7:45 PM In reply to

    Re: Water changes?

     never done a water change in the last two years. Big Smile

    75gallon - 2 150W MH
  • 07-01-2009 6:49 AM In reply to

    Re: Water changes?

     I have complete a mass water change on the 135g about 2 weeks ago. Over 2 weeks I changed 60g of water. Everything is looking very healthy.

    135g Main Tank/ 125g Frag tank with 55g sump.
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