Can I do with 1 gallon daily water changes

christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

Hate having to move my corals to do water change. I have a 56g with 40lbs of LR N 35lbs of LS. 7 fish.

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Zoarder · Mar 27, 2016

christian7144 said:

Why not drain from your sump?

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Fly5150 · Mar 27, 2016

Move coral? Why?

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Zoarder · Mar 27, 2016

Fly5150 said:

I assume because they get exposed to air

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christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

I was told to do 10g weekly water changes. I thought it was 10% water changes n I believe .10 x 40 = 4g.
Since I believe I have 40 g with rocks haven't done the math but I'm guesstimating lol

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theMerchant · Mar 27, 2016

Do AWC with a stenner

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christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

what is a AWC?

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Greaser9999 · Mar 27, 2016

I always take it from my sump as well, that's normally enough

christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

So what's the rule of thumb on water changes? 10%

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OGFrenchHorn · Mar 27, 2016

you can do a gallon a day but it will get old fast. Love your aquascape, by the way.

christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

OGFrenchHorn said:

Thank you. Yes I'm sure it will get old quick lol.

Smite · Mar 27, 2016

10% is the go to for weekly water changes.

Greaser9999 · Mar 27, 2016

christian7144 said:

Think it really depends on your tank, I do between 10-15g on my 66g 2-3 times a month. My tank is a bit over a year old!!

theMerchant · Mar 27, 2016

christian7144 said:

Automatic water change .
Changes water slowly throughout the day. There's a good thread on RC. I'll post it when I get home or just Google it.
Most have success with a Stenner pump, not dosing pump.

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SandStorm · Mar 27, 2016

Isn't that to much work on daily bases? You will enjoy the hobby if you work smart than working harder. Do weekly change.

jbaeza83 · Mar 27, 2016

Just do a 5 gallon bucket every week. That is what I do on my tank (about 60g water volume). If your corals are exposed to air in the process I wouldn't worry about it too much since it will only be for a few minutes. Most coral will be fine I would just be careful with any sponge corals being exposed.

christian7144 · Mar 27, 2016

Thank you for the feedback everyone hope your having a great Easter!

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mrtian97 · Jun 7, 2016

Agree with 10% WC weekly.

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