first water chang?

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  1. marc1986

    marc1986 Skunk Shrimp

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    Hello all,

    So my tank has been up and running for a month now and all of my params are nearing zero...so should I do my first water change now??? If not, when???

    :confused:

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    About week 12 to 14.
     
  4. GuitarMan89

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    That is still a very young tank and it sounds like you haven't finished your cycle yet. As Otty said, approx. the 3 month mark. I know it seems like a long time, but you will be much happier with the end result.
     
  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    make sure your ph and dk are fine. if they are (they probably are), don't need WC, but might be a fine time to add a CuC.
     
  6. marc1986

    marc1986 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks for your replies everyone...So I can add a CUC when the params meet zero and remain constant for about a week or two?

    When should I add My chemipure elite?
     
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  9. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    Do you need it? You have high phosphates or nitrates? What numbers do your tests give for this? I have never needed to use it (so far).