Water Change Time?

tuscani · Feb 19, 2024

Tank is 10 weeks old now. But I started with established rock, water and Tim's bacteria.

I have yet to do a water change. Again, my tank is only ~60gal. But I do see my N03 and P04 starting to increase. Thinking I will start with 10% a week. Thoughts?

Salinity = 1.024
pH = 7.7
Alkalinity (dKH) = 6.0 (was 8.5 few weeks ago...added 20ml RedSea Reef Foundation B today)
Calcium (Ca2) = 497
Magnesium (Mg2) = 1430
Nitrate (N03) = 19.6
Phosphate (P04) = 0.12

WalkerLovesTheOcean · Feb 19, 2024

No harm in doing one especially with the nitrogen spike you are experiencing. I would just do a 10% (6g), and then monitor it, but let the tank resolve it itself, but only if you see that the levels are safe.

jackson6745 · Feb 19, 2024

I think 10% per week is perfect. If you see nutrients get too low skip a week or 2.

Cthulukelele · Feb 19, 2024

More than anything it's about establishing consistency rn. If you choose to start a regimented water change plan, getting it started now is a good idea. I second keeping an eye on nutrients though to make sure they don't bottom out

revhtree · Feb 19, 2024

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revhtree · Feb 19, 2024

One more warning and this is a final one since I've had to remove more posts after my previous warning.

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The_Paradox · Feb 19, 2024

revhtree said:
I hate I have to spell this out but I am going to put offending parties on a post approval restriction or remove posting privilege all together if this continues.

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apb03 · Feb 19, 2024

Weekly 10% WC is perfect, if you can stick to that routine over the first year, you'll increase your chances of success dramatically. Maybe others would disagree, but I think it's more important to change the water regularly despite your water levels than because of them.

Once your tank is established and dialed in, then you can probably scale it back if you want to.

WalkerLovesTheOcean · Feb 19, 2024

apb03 said:
Weekly 10% WC is perfect, if you can stick to that routine over the first year, you'll increase your chances of success dramatically. Maybe others would disagree, but I think it's more important to change the water regularly despite your water levels than because of them.

Once your tank is established and dialed in, then you can probably scale it back if you want to.

Perfect. I totally agree! Doing small water changes weekly sets you up for success in the long run.

revhtree · Feb 19, 2024

The_Paradox said:
Is this list published anywhere? Maybe a badge for people who are on it. That might help weed through the chaff.

Follow up, can I be on this list. The extra attention and time would allow me to fix my typos which I usually ignore.

HA! Nah you don't want to be on it!

Let's get back on topic please!

Sleeping Giant · Feb 19, 2024

tuscani said:
Tank is 10 weeks old now. But I started with established rock, water and Tim's bacteria.

I have yet to do a water change. Again, my tank is only ~60gal. But I do see my N03 and P04 starting to increase. Thinking I will start with 10% a week. Thoughts?

Salinity = 1.024
pH = 7.7
Alkalinity (dKH) = 6.0 (was 8.5 few weeks ago...added 20ml RedSea Reef Foundation B today)
Calcium (Ca2) = 497
Magnesium (Mg2) = 1430
Nitrate (N03) = 19.6
Phosphate (P04) = 0.12

sounds like a good idea

Lavey29 · Feb 19, 2024

revhtree said:
One more warning and this is a final one since I've had to remove more posts after my previous warning.

We're not going to call one another names or insult one another here. Period. Stop.

I hate I have to spell this out but I am going to put offending parties on a post approval restriction or remove posting privilege all together if this continues.

Thank you and please abide by what I'm asking and by the terms you agreed to when you signed up.

Hi Rev, just to be clear if an individual is completely "catfishing" members on the site, actually since it's a reefing site we will call it "Clown fishing " members, we are not allowed to address this in any way, shape or form on here or risk a time in the penalty box?

I only ask on behalf of all members so the policy is clear.

Thanks for the guidance

revhtree · Feb 19, 2024

Lavey29 said:
Hi Rev, just to be clear if an individual is completely "catfishing" members on the site, actually since it's a reefing site we will call it "Clown fishing " members, we are not allowed to address this in any way, shape or form on here or risk a time in the penalty box?

I only ask on behalf of all members so the policy is clear.

Thanks for the guidance

Please report accounts that you suspect are “clown fishing” and let us do some checking please. Also I love that term. Ha! Thank you for your care and concern for the community @Lavey29!