How often do you do Water Changes?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by oceanparadise1, Sep 3, 2010.

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How often and how much do you change your water?

  1. Every week

    33.6%
  2. bi-weekly

    26.5%
  3. once a month

    21.2%
  4. every other month

    6.2%
  5. every 6 months

    3.5%
  6. once a year

    1.8%
  7. NEVER

    8.8%
  8. 10% change

    20.4%
  9. 15% change

    14.2%
  10. 20% change

    8.0%
  11. 25% change

    4.4%
  12. more then 25%

    0.9%
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  1. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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  3. ManNurseReefer

    ManNurseReefer Fire Shrimp

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  4. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Anyone have the Genesis water changer? We're researching them right now.
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    lol i gave you a couple of pics on how it usually is, then scraped so you could see in. My favorite part? the magfloat that is NEVER used
     

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  6. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Why isn't once every two years an option? That would be mine, but I guess I am close enough to never haha.
     
  7. map95003

    map95003 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Hey, I've been moving away more and more from regular water changes due to my busy schedule. I use to do weekly, then bi-weekly, now I'm up to monthly. Do you mind sharing a pic of your tank so we could gauge results? thanks.
     
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  9. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    I would really like to see some SPS tanks with growth in never change systems. I am skeptical. Mechanical filtration? I'm thinking Saxby does weekly...

    I do weekly 10g changes with Red Sea Coral Pro salt on a 100g system.
     
  10. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i do 5 gallon changes two to three times a week. this equates to roughly 10% weekly.
     
  11. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    About 10% bi weekly
     
  12. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Talked to my most experienced reefer friend and he does 3-4 changes a year. Beautifully packed 90g mixed reef. Who knows.