Finally setup DOS AWC!!

[Samina]

So I finally got around setting up my DOS for auto water changes!! I am so excited and it was unbelievably easy. I just had to get around to it which took longer than I would like to admit. Anyhow, I am loving the convenience and ease and kicking myself for not getting to it sooner. I have a 55g mixed reef display with a ~20g sump. Actual water volume is ~60g in the whole system. I setup the DOS to do a daily 1g water change. Do you think that is sufficient or should I do more? I figured in the month that accumulates to 30g or 50%. What do you guys think? And for those of you that do AWC’s, how often do you get into your tank and do a deep cleaning and siphoning of that crud?

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

So I finally got around setting up my DOS for auto water changes!! I am so excited and it was unbelievably easy. I just had to get around to it which took longer than I would like to admit. Anyhow, I am loving the convenience and ease and kicking myself for not getting to it sooner. I have a 55g mixed reef display with a ~20g sump. Actual water volume is ~60g in the whole system. I setup the DOS to do a daily 1g water change. Do you think that is sufficient or should I do more? I figured in the month that accumulates to 30g or 50%. What do you guys think? And for those of you that do AWC’s, how often do you get into your tank and do a deep cleaning and siphoning of that crud?

just see how your tank reacts first. then up it if necessary.

 

[Mrx7899]

I change 3.5 gallons a day on my 225. Awc are probably one of the best things I have done for the tank. For the sand I just take a turkey baster and stir the sand bed up a couple times a week.

 

[Samina]

I change 3.5 gallons a day on my 225. Awc are probably one of the best things I have done for the tank. For the sand I just take a turkey baster and stir the sand bed up a couple times a week.

How long ago did you set yours up with AWC? Did you notice benefits of it within your tank in comparison to your prior water change regimen?

 

[Mrx7899]

It's been set up for a couple months. The tank is a lot more stable now. I'm using a salt mix with higher alkalinity so I was able to lower my 2 part dosing from 100ml to 80ml. Growth and color seems to be a little better but the biggest plus is no more lugging around brute trash cans to do water changes.