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Maybe that's what I need to do i have a 75 gallon and I'm have hair algee15 gallons on a 75 gallon reef weekly. Stayed with this routine since the tank was set up years ago.
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Maybe that's what I need to do i have a 75 gallon and I'm have hair algee15 gallons on a 75 gallon reef weekly. Stayed with this routine since the tank was set up years ago.
I'm surprised more people aren't doing awc. They obviously can cost a little more to setup...but well worth it imo!
Didn't even realize that. Good idea though to see how much it's changed.Keep in mind this thread/poll was from over two years ago. Maybe I'll do another one now and see how many more have gone to the automated systems.
even better just balance out the system and do no water changes.I'm surprised more people aren't doing awc. They obviously can cost a little more to setup...but well worth it imo!
even better just balance out the system and do no water changes.
What do you look for and at what numbers?I go for as long as I can without, I use the Aquaforest balling method, and export with biopellets, GFO, and a skimmer. Once ICP tells me that heavy metals are too high or some other trace element has gone too high, I do a large water change, around 70 percent, to reset the water. I don't really see any kind of long term shock to the tank, so long as my new water's macro elements are the same.
I went to look at a tank today that was a beautiful softy, lps aquarium. Every 6 months! He does dose alk and calcium. I couldn't believe how healthy the aquarium was for doing a water change every 6 months.For those of you who never do water changes or do them once or twice a year.... HOW? Please explain, I would love to know how this is possible. Always assumed water changes were essential.