Do I still do a water change when my parameters are at 0

[reefchaser]

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[Connie]

yes

 

[NanaReefer]

Yes because you want to keep them there. Is this a new tank?


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[reefchaser]

Like 6 months now but I added a sump system with a refugium and my water is near perfect. I did a 5 gallon water change 2 weeks ago. 75 with a couple pieces of coral and 4 fish and 1 shrimp. Snails and crabs to

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[Downbeach]

Here are some articles worth reading:

Water Changes in Reef Aquaria by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Water Chgs
Short Take: Necessary Maintenance - Water Changes ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
Reef Keeping Salt Water and Mixing Saltwater | Successful Reef Keeping

 

[mike007]

Always do your wter changes.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Allows do water changes for the simple fact it replaces trace elements that are being used by the inhabitants in the tank.

 

[Reefing Madness]

I don't. Unless its needed. I dose the tank with everything thats needed.

 

[beaslbob]

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no.

 

[beaslbob]

But then I don't do water changes anyway.

To me it is important to balance out the tank so water changes are not needed.


Besides water changes will limit but not correct changes in the tank's environment. So nitrates will still rise and calcium will still drop for instance.

my .02

 

[mainereefer]

I would wait unless its a sps dominated tank. softies, lps, nems will do allot better with a little dirtier water

 

[reefchaser]

Thank you everybody. I think what I got of this is it never hurts to do a water change.

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[jesterisdead]

Just dont need to do them as often is what it sounds like but always a good idea to siphon out some old and replace with new.

 

[reefchaser]

OK thanks. I had hob filters and I had to do WC often but now with this sump my parameters even after a month are perfect.