First water change and when to clean filter sock

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Hello all! I have a new saltwater aquarium that has cycled and been running for about a month now. It is a 70 gallon and I currently have a conch, pair of clowns, lawnmower blenny, sailfin tang, and coral beauty in it. I was wondering when I should do my first water change? Also, when should I start rinsing my filter sock out and how often should it be done after the initial rinse? Thank you all in advance! :)
 

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I wash my filter socks 1-2 times a week whenever you see the water level is almost at the top of the sock. Since you don’t have corals, you can do a water change once a month.
 

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The filter socks will start to overflow as they get clogged but I always switch out my filter socks at least once a week. I have about 10 filter socks I wash and keep swapping out.
Water changes are your friend as long as the tank is cycled. Especially in new tanks water changes will help reduce your phosphates and nitrates which will help reduce algae growth
 
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I wash my filter socks 1-2 times a week whenever you see the water level is almost at the top of the sock. Since you don’t have corals, you can do a water change once a month.

Thank you! I'm planning on having corals in the future once the tank is more established and I can afford the proper lighting, etc.. Just for future reference, how often would I do water changes for a reef tank?
 

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Thank you! I'm planning on having corals in the future once the tank is more established and I can afford the proper lighting, etc.. Just for future reference, how often would I do water changes for a reef tank?
It depends on what type of corals, but for most reefers, they do around 10% weekly water changes or 15%-20% for biweekly.
 

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I found it easier to have extra socks on hand and just replace them when needed. I change mine out on Wednesdays and Sundays. I have 2 in my sump, so I usually keep 10 to 12 on hand and throw them in the wash machine when I and getting close to running out. On my upgrade I will have 3 in my sump, so I will keep at least 15. :)
 

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Thank you! I'm planning on having corals in the future once the tank is more established and I can afford the proper lighting, etc.. Just for future reference, how often would I do water changes for a reef tank?
Depends on your schedule but some people do 10% - 15% water change a week. But if you don’t have a lot you can do that every 2 - 3 weeks perhaps
 

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Brs did a test on this and stated that every 3 days(from what I remember) is optimal and 5 days Is too late to chang3 it out. If you have 6-8 extra every other day is best. I do mine ever 3 to 4 days and phosphates stay at .05 to .07. If I don’t change them it jumps up to .11 at most and I can see it in my corals poly extension.
 

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Hello all! I have a new saltwater aquarium that has cycled and been running for about a month now. It is a 70 gallon and I currently have a conch, pair of clowns, lawnmower blenny, sailfin tang, and coral beauty in it. I was wondering when I should do my first water change? Also, when should I start rinsing my filter sock out and how often should it be done after the initial rinse? Thank you all in advance! :)
Water changes are a pain so I do a 15% biweekly. Change filter socks when water is overflowing the top of the sock. Take dirty sock and turn inside out and wash with hose. Wash in washing machine with either food grade hydrogen peroxide or bleach. If using bleach make sure to run through an extra rinse cycle.
 

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I change mine about every 5 days whether it needs it or not. Don't forget about the sump foam, those gets clogged up too.
 

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