Setting a procedure/schedule for stable params in 10g mixed reef

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Looking for input from the community on planning a schedule of maintenance/dosing/ optimizing my 10g nano reef. Specifically in getting my Alk/pH/Ca ratio right and stabilized

My main goal here is to have a water changing regiment and ATO chemistry that work together to make a stable foundation.

I like smaller, more frequent water changes. 5% twice a week or 10% once.
 

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I change about 30% of my water weekly on my 15 gallon tank. Needing to dose for alk/calcium will come later once the tank is stocked and you start testing regularly to know the tanks consumption, but I find my larger water changes keep everything stable in my small tank using coral pro salt. I haven't tested ph in years.
 
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Looking for input from the community on planning a schedule of maintenance/dosing/ optimizing my 10g nano reef. Specifically in getting my Alk/pH/Ca ratio right and stabilized

My main goal here is to have a water changing regiment and ATO chemistry that work together to make a stable foundation.

I like smaller, more frequent water changes. 5% twice a week or 10% once.

Depending on the demand and whether you are trying to match the salt mix parameters, or are happy with significantly lower values, water changes may not be sufficient unless you change a lot every day.
 

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