Why change water if params are good?
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oceansidefish
Active Member
I would still change it...Do you check EVERYTHING???? I highly doubt it, so change some of the water...
deejeff442
Active Member
because if by the time you get readings in yourtests it is harmfull for the fish.
ammonia spikes can rise pretty fast and are very toxic to the fish.
you can get away from water changes from time to time but in the long run
water changes will keep the balance of the water.
by the time yo get bad readings small water changes wont take care of the problem fast eneough.
i did a 40 gallon change yesterday and right when i was done turned on the ro for the next one.
it will save you from some serious headaches keeping good maintanance.
ammonia spikes can rise pretty fast and are very toxic to the fish.
you can get away from water changes from time to time but in the long run
water changes will keep the balance of the water.
by the time yo get bad readings small water changes wont take care of the problem fast eneough.
i did a 40 gallon change yesterday and right when i was done turned on the ro for the next one.
it will save you from some serious headaches keeping good maintanance.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by dschwartz
http:///forum/post/3040936
I was scheduled to do my weekly 10-15% water change today and checked my parameters but everything was right where it should be.
Should I bother changing water to remove solids, etc and restore other essentials or just let it go since all is measuring fine?
Thanks,
David.
I say no, you can go to a monthly water change maintiance. I only do a weekly if there is algae problems.
http:///forum/post/3040936
I was scheduled to do my weekly 10-15% water change today and checked my parameters but everything was right where it should be.
Should I bother changing water to remove solids, etc and restore other essentials or just let it go since all is measuring fine?
Thanks,
David.
I say no, you can go to a monthly water change maintiance. I only do a weekly if there is algae problems.
jackri
Active Member
I've gone 6 months without a water change before without problems -- gone with the military and wife kept it topped off and skimmer drained... but no real issues and nothing died.
I do a water change every week or two of 5 gallons on my 90 set up -- so I probably don't do it as much as most but everything is thriving and works for me.
I do a water change every week or two of 5 gallons on my 90 set up -- so I probably don't do it as much as most but everything is thriving and works for me.
don trinko
Member
IMO; How much and how ofter you change water depends on the bioload,filtering, anarobic bacteria,feeding etc.
I do 35% once a month but I have only small fish in a 75g. My fish are healthy so I can justify this routine. If all of a sudden you start to have sick fish (IMO) More/larger WC would be apropriate. Don T.
P.S. Consider closing all your windows and not flushing the toilet, How long would you want to go without a WC?
I do 35% once a month but I have only small fish in a 75g. My fish are healthy so I can justify this routine. If all of a sudden you start to have sick fish (IMO) More/larger WC would be apropriate. Don T.
P.S. Consider closing all your windows and not flushing the toilet, How long would you want to go without a WC?
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by Don Trinko
http:///forum/post/3041542
P.S. Consider closing all your windows and not flushing the toilet, How long would you want to go without a WC?
My wife blows me out for leaving pee in the toilet even one time
http:///forum/post/3041542
P.S. Consider closing all your windows and not flushing the toilet, How long would you want to go without a WC?
My wife blows me out for leaving pee in the toilet even one time
soulsigma
Member
Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3041552
My wife blows me out for leaving pee in the toilet even one time
http:///forum/post/3041552
My wife blows me out for leaving pee in the toilet even one time
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by jackri
http:///forum/post/3041505
I've gone 6 months without a water change before without problems -- gone with the military and wife kept it topped off and skimmer drained... but no real issues and nothing died.
I do a water change every week or two of 5 gallons on my 90 set up -- so I probably don't do it as much as most but everything is thriving and works for me.
Just out of curiosity...was anything dosed during that 6 months?
http:///forum/post/3041505
I've gone 6 months without a water change before without problems -- gone with the military and wife kept it topped off and skimmer drained... but no real issues and nothing died.
I do a water change every week or two of 5 gallons on my 90 set up -- so I probably don't do it as much as most but everything is thriving and works for me.
Just out of curiosity...was anything dosed during that 6 months?
soulsigma
Member
Originally Posted by dschwartz
http:///forum/post/3040936
I was scheduled to do my weekly 10-15% water change today and checked my parameters but everything was right where it should be.
Should I bother changing water to remove solids, etc and restore other essentials or just let it go since all is measuring fine?
Thanks,
David.
Dave:
Frequent water changes will not only help to replenish the buffering agents that are routinely used up for shell and skeleton production by certain invertebrates, but they will also keep the dissolved nutrient level in the aquarium low, thereby minimizing the proliferation of unwanted algae and discouraging the production of Ph-lowering carbon dioxide at night.
http:///forum/post/3040936
I was scheduled to do my weekly 10-15% water change today and checked my parameters but everything was right where it should be.
Should I bother changing water to remove solids, etc and restore other essentials or just let it go since all is measuring fine?
Thanks,
David.
Dave:
Frequent water changes will not only help to replenish the buffering agents that are routinely used up for shell and skeleton production by certain invertebrates, but they will also keep the dissolved nutrient level in the aquarium low, thereby minimizing the proliferation of unwanted algae and discouraging the production of Ph-lowering carbon dioxide at night.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Water changes are like changing your underwear. You never know when you will run into a problem so best to stay as clean as you can
sueandherzoo
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3041623
Water changes are like changing your underwear. You never know when you will run into a problem so best to stay as clean as you can
Now THAT is classic! (and true!)
http:///forum/post/3041623
Water changes are like changing your underwear. You never know when you will run into a problem so best to stay as clean as you can
Now THAT is classic! (and true!)
salami trigger
Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3041623
Water changes are like changing your underwear. You never know when you will run into a problem so best to stay as clean as you can
OR JUST TURN THEM INSIDE OUT!
http:///forum/post/3041623
Water changes are like changing your underwear. You never know when you will run into a problem so best to stay as clean as you can
t316
Active Member
Originally Posted by SALAMI TRIGGER
http:///forum/post/3043474
OR JUST TURN THEM INSIDE OUT!
Works for me...
http:///forum/post/3043474
Works for me...
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by SALAMI TRIGGER
http:///forum/post/3043474
OR JUST TURN THEM INSIDE OUT!
Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3043489
Works for me...
Or try this
http:///forum/post/3043474
Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/3043489
Works for me...
Or try this
unleashed
Active Member
water changes are not just meant to keep your basic perimeters in check..as time goes by nutrients in the water become depleted .nutrients we don't normally test for nor do normal dosing for..
keeping up maintenance water changes keep these beneficial nutrients to peek levels for better all around tank health.
keeping up maintenance water changes keep these beneficial nutrients to peek levels for better all around tank health.
