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Old 03-02-2004, 10:20 AM   #1
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Water changes

Is it better to do a smaller water change more often or a larger one less frequent?

I am setting up a 90 gallon tank. Would it be OK to do a 5 gallon change each week, or a 10 gallon change every other week?

Pros and cons to each?

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Old 03-02-2004, 10:52 AM   #2
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Smaller changes more often is definitely the key! I do 5% or 10% water changes each week and I haven't lost a fish in years in any of my tanks. I find doing water changes relaxing and it gives me a chance to check everything over really well including the fish.

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Is it better to do a smaller water change more often or a larger one less frequent?

I am setting up a 90 gallon tank. Would it be OK to do a 5 gallon change each week, or a 10 gallon change every other week?

Pros and cons to each?

Thanks,
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I do a 20-25 gallon water change at the beginnig of every month. As a matter of fact I'm doing one later today!!!
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