Trying Not To

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  1. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi Guys,

    I am still suffering with a case of dinoflagellates and as such, haven't done a water change in two weeks now. I am feeling really guilty since I have done one every Sunday since the tank cycled. I know that it isn't beneficial to do a water change since it adds iron and the dinoflagellates feed off of the iron. I just need someone to talk me down from doing a water change. I was wondering if it is okay to do some maintenance without a water change. Thanks!!!

    Ivy
     
    omgiv, Nov 1, 2009
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  2. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    some of us on here including myself dont even do water changes, or at least on a regular basis. I think your tank will be just fine
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    i do a 5 gall water change once a week
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    If you using RO/DI water, then you shouldn't have a problem, in fact a water change may be good. But if you are using tap water, then you will have issues. You can do tank maintenance without any problems.
     
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