quick question

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by Dubethenewb, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    i do a 5 gal water change on my 38 gal 2 times a month and top off as needed ofcourse. works well for me so far but my tank is still new (about 10 months old)
     
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  3. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    my 26 is a year and one month old and i do weekly 5 gallon water changes. its not a pain
     
  4. Dubethenewb

    Dubethenewb Bristle Worm

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    its a 100 gallon tank. im going to start doing 10 gallons a week now instead of 20. all the trace elements are fine thats why i was asking is it necessary to keep doing such high water changes
     
  5. Marie0912

    Marie0912 Fire Shrimp

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    I dont' have to much experience, but my tank is 120 gallons and I do 10 gallons WC every 2 weeks and have no issue, but I was thinking of trying to do 10 gallons every week to see if I can see a difference in my water, I have free floating stuff in my water but that could be cause by my diamond goby stirring up stuff.
     
  6. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    I agree with con999 whenever i have slacked in WC problems seem to rear their ugly head..

    WC a must for me...

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