Tank cycled

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  1. billgil1

    billgil1 Astrea Snail

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    Everything is in check and I even took a water sample to the pet store to confirm my tank was cycled. Time for my first water change and since it is my first I was wondering if I should do a 10 or 20 percent one. After the first one I am plannning to do a 10 percent one weekly. My tank has been running for a month now and any suggestions would help....Thanks Bill....:)
     
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Probably no need to change any of the water yet, and you probably don't even need a skimmer at this point either.
     
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  3. billgil1

    billgil1 Astrea Snail

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    Ok. I will just be patient for a little longer and let it keep running for a while before I do a water change. Got my new lights yesterday and haven't been running lights because my tank was cycling. Should I start running my metal halides and how long should I run them for???? When do you think its approiate to do my first water change????Thanks, Bill....
     
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  4. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Depends on what you are keeping in tank.

    But with significant bioload, immature LR -24gal with no skimmer...I would do at least a 20-30 water change weekly. Easy to do.

    May need more... keep close eye on water params.

    Good Luck

    Keep us posted.


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