should i move my rocks and dead coral when makeing a water change?
ruaround Active Member Apr 15, 2002 #2 Nah...there isnt any need for that...just siphon 5 to 10% of your water out then replace it.
richard rendos Active Member Apr 15, 2002 #3 If this is a fish only tank, I would move things just to get to dead spots that build up waste materials.
If this is a fish only tank, I would move things just to get to dead spots that build up waste materials.
kris Member Apr 16, 2002 #4 I personally do move everything and vacuum in and around all rocks, but then I have a cc bed and very messy fish--If I was not this thorough I believe I would have MUCH higher nitrate levels.
I personally do move everything and vacuum in and around all rocks, but then I have a cc bed and very messy fish--If I was not this thorough I believe I would have MUCH higher nitrate levels.
cwfish Member Apr 16, 2002 #5 If you are worried about deadspots or cleaning the rock, just take a powerhead and wash the rocks off with it underwater. That should take care of it.
If you are worried about deadspots or cleaning the rock, just take a powerhead and wash the rocks off with it underwater. That should take care of it.
