How long can it go w/out water change?

fishie

fishie

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I had knee surgery yesterday, and will be on crutches for 3+ weeks (no weight bearing). Its going to be hard for me to move 5 gallon buckets around, so my question is how long can I go without a water change. If the parameters remain ok, can I hold off for a month or so? Or, what woould a service charge to come in for a cleanup/water change?
I did a thorough cleaning of the tank on Sunday, and a 30% water change.
Here's my setup:
58g Oceanic
50 pds liver rock, crushed coral
Amiracle w/Bioballs
EHeim Sys II
Precision Marine skimmer
Hippo Tang
6 Line wrasse
Bi-Color Pseudo
Pair of perc clowns
3 damsels
Arrow Crab
2 doz assorted snails/hermits
 
entice59

entice59

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well, i know people that havent cleaned their tanks in two months but im not saying you should do that, i do bi-weekly changes, i would try to feed less then what your feeding your tank, i would also ask a friend to do the water changes and just treat him/her to a burger(because im cheap) when its over
 
xxvietxjustinxx

xxvietxjustinxx

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As long as your water perimiters stay good and ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate dont go to high, it would be fine. Some people haven't changed there water for over 1 year because they can maintain good water. So check it every week or so just incase.
Hope you feel better!:(
 
entice59

entice59

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plum70rt, you have such a great tank, i assumed you would have done a couple changes a month, that was a surprise to me
LFS? to a waterchange, dont get me wrong but isnt that about 50-100+ dollars? for a waterchange? get your friend to do it
 
plum70rt

plum70rt

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No, its the denitrator, my tank is 100% nitrate free all the time, I use Chemi pure carbon also, change it every 60 days, my water always stays very stable, I just add topoff RO/DI water, and Im good to go,:)
 
fishie

fishie

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Thanks for the quick responses.
I'll probably go with the friend idea - just feel funny about barking out the orders and you know those "non-fish" people aren't too crazy about getting their hands wet!
Hopefully, I'll be back on my feet in short order if I follow the docs orders and do my PT - ouch.
Fishie
 
clarkiiboi

clarkiiboi

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I've been doing my changes about every 4-5 weeks for about a year now. Also, my LFS has a girl (that knows her stuff) that will come to your house and maintain your tank for 10 bucks a shot (I think that more for the prefered customers). So, you may want to check at the LFS just for the heck of it, maybe you'll finally get a favor.
Hope your feeling better soon!
 
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