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10-31-2001, 09:18 AM
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Sci Fi Reefer
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: central pa, usa
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How often do you change your water
I was reading a post regarding nitrates. I have a larger tank 220 gallons, essentially a reef with a number of fish. My nitrates remain at 10-20 ppm. I have no noticable issues except algae growth. I change my water every 3-4 months, approximately 30% change. My tank is going on 2 years in existence. I know my main issue is I did not start with a deep sand bed, hence I higher nitrate level.
Wondering how often people complete a water change.
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10-31-2001, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Spokane Valley WA
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I also have a larger system (625 gals) and change 70 gal every 2-3 weeks. Not for nitrates but to prevent other chemical (biological) buildup from the inhabitants. Soft corals and SPS to a lesser extent put off many chemicals that can yellow and degrade water quality. I have heard of many reefers who get by just fine with less frequent changes but over the last 6 years with several tanks this has worked very well for me.
Kevin
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10-31-2001, 10:13 AM
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Governor
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Pine Grove, CA USA
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I do about a 20% water change on my tanks once pre month.
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10-31-2001, 11:13 AM
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Council
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chicago,Il USA
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On my 300 reef I change 6 gal. twice a week so about 50 gal per month. Kevin is right on about chemicals building up in the water.
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11-01-2001, 08:16 AM
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New in Town
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Matawan, NJ, USA
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I change between 8 and 10 gallons a week on my 120. I read some of these posts about people doing water changes once every month or two, and I am quite jelous. Although with the sump, and ro/di unit in the basement water changes are very easy.
I found this schedule works well for me, my water is clear, my corals are open wide, and my nuciance algaes are not a problem. (although right now they are a problem. I had a massive flatwork infestation die off, quickly followed by a hair algae outbreak, this too will pass in time with some due dillegence) Find what works for your tank, and be consisent |
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11-02-2001, 04:22 AM
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Citizen
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
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I change 20% off my 10 gallon long every week.
My LFS has a 500 gallon reef, and they just add Ocean Water. Been established 4 years. They have every hardware needed for a tank accept a refugium. |
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11-02-2001, 08:18 AM
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Governor
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 2,171
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once evrey month or two,when i get the urge
i change 20-30%
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11-02-2001, 09:13 AM
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Citizen
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Pete, Florida, USA
Posts: 107
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I change 10% every two weeks.
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11-02-2001, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: San Diego
Posts: 1,034
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I do more small changes every few week rather that one big change once in awhile. Keep those trace elements going.
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11-02-2001, 05:28 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Alta Loma,Ca
Posts: 2,925
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I change 30gal every two to three months in my 150.....
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11-02-2001, 05:53 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Denver co, USA
Posts: 1,004
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I change 10-20% every other week in my 180!
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