125 gallon maintenance

[cak119]

I have a 125 gallon tank, with 160-200lbs of live rock, 60lbs of crush coral on one side of the tank and 50-60lbs of live sand on the other side. i have 2 hob and 3 circulating pumps, it has been set up since feb 2013, i have never done a "water change" I just add water when needed, the fish, inverts and coral are doing great. has anyone ever done it this way before?

 

[Small triggers]

People have done it that way...unfortunently unless you are adding the minerals and such that the corals are using their growth will stunt or cease...they need a certain amount of calcium and magniesium for growth and water changes are the best way to do this...or dosing....

 

[mike007]

It may be okay now but you will have problems down the road if you don't keep your water parameters stable. By doing regular maintence beforehand you will be a step ahead.

 

[cak119]

thanks for the advice, im disabled so its hard for me to do a bunch of water changes, i didnt know if this way will work or not. i add purple tech to the tank and iodine.

 

[11f150]

There is a thread on here where someone has automatic water changes. I haven't looked into in any depth but Im sure he has pumps setup on timers.