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[just_got_tanked]

Who here is as irresponsible as me. I have not checked my water levels for at least 4 months. That includes doing water changes.

 

[kev]

haha good topic.. I check my water pretty reguarly but I haven't done a water change in 8 months!! lol...

 

[just_got_tanked]

The last time I checked the levels is when my maxima died. The levels were good. Still dont know what happened.

 

[just_got_tanked]

My word of advise is " if it aint broke dont fix it."

 

[clarkiiboi]

I wouldnt say i'm irresponsible, but I have got Lazy! I still do water changes monthly (its hard to make myself do it). Along with cleaning equipment and such. I blame my 18 moth old baby---he just gets in the way (knocking over the buckets, tugging on the hose, etc.) And then when he naps, the last thing I want to do is mess with the tank! Its mommy time, not fishy time....but somehow I fit it in. Along with at least 50 or so NO'S!!

 

[debbers]

I'm a good girl
Since my tank is still new I'm checking every 3-4 days. Do I get a gold star?

 

[fshhub]

ummmm, quite a while
and no gold stars here, but how about a
golen smiley??

i give ya 2

 

[debbers]

aww, gee... thanks!

 

[fshhub]

Debbers:

 

[jarre]

I still check mine twice a week.

 

[volitanfba]

I check mine whenever I get the urge to see how low my calcium is.. and if any Nitrates are climbing up on me..

 

[mr . salty]

I usually test water once a month,,,but havn't done a water change in almost two years now...I do add trace elements to the tank weekly though....
Excelent filteration,oversized skimmer,lot's of live rock and sand,and low bioload equals a low maintenance tank!!!!!

 

[pstanley]

With the exception of specific gravity I don't check the water at all anymore unless something doesn't appear right. Still do water changes about every 3 weeks but it normally takes about 3 hours of talking myself into starting it.

 

[spongebobsquarepants]

I usually check it when I notice the fish tapping on the glass holding tiny little suitcases.
Geeze! I give them free room and board and that's the thanks I get? Next thing you know, they'll want a second phone line!

 

[chelle]

Well I must admit I guess I am still anxious. I check mine daily. Boy is the lfs going to love me. Buying lots of refills.
Chelle

 

[mightyoxjuice]

Spongebobsquarepants
Which LFS do you go to in Green Bay? I am down there every once in a while. I have been down to about 10 different ones. Everything in Green Bay is really expensive though.....as far as saltwater is concerned. One of the stores I was at wanted $9.99 per pound for live rock.
Advanced Aquariums, I think that is what it is, seems to be really expensive.

 

[koiman6]

my testing kit is collecting dust but i do water changes every couple of months

 

[buzz]

I change water about once a month...test for nitrates occasionally.

 

[majakarot]

i do a couple tests a week- i alternate which ones for diversity

 

[splash1914]

like clockwork I do monthly water changes and check the nitrates once a week... I really never test anything else...