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Re: A simple guide to a successful water change routine
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:48 pm
by Clack
My tank's still in its early days, around 3 months old, and I'm still figuring things out. I've been doing water changes roughly every 8-10 days, and I'm talking around 60-70% each time. I don't really have a set schedule, it just depends on when I've got some spare time - usually a weekend or a day working from home. The tank's getting pretty planted now, and since I don't have any big waste producers, I reckon I could probably get away with stretching it out a bit longer if I needed to.
Re: A simple guide to a successful water change routine
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:59 am
by Lexat
sSjey wrote: ↑Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:57 pm
My nitrate levels are always undetectable, so I couldn't rely on that as an indicator. My tap water contains 3 ppm of nitrates, according to my supplier, and my tester consistently reads just below 5 ppm. Fortunately, the plants in my tank efficiently handle the ammonia produced by the fish, preventing any significant nitrate buildup.
Given my tank's low KH, I find it essential to perform a 50% water change every week. This not only removes accumulated waste but also replenishes the KH levels, which is crucial for maintaining a stable environment.
That's really not fair.
Re: A simple guide to a successful water change routine
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:35 am
by Lexat
brayk wrote: ↑Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:01 pm
I actually do around 20% water change once a week myself. Considering the specifics of your setup is crucial here - do you have live plants in the tank? What's the tank size and what type of fish are you keeping? There's more to this than just a percentage, I think.
I appreciate the suggestion, hadn't come across that before.