Fishy 1
The Reefer From Downunder
OK I'll get some zoas for the smaller rock, and a leather for the main rock.
How often should I do water changes, once a week or every two weeks and how much (10 percent -/+) more or less.
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OK I'll get some zoas for the smaller rock, and a leather for the main rock.
How often should I do water changes, once a week or every two weeks and how much (10 percent -/+) more or less.
shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
Water changes i would do 10-20% bi weekly. But you may have to go more often depending on if your nitrates get to high.
Fishy 1
The Reefer From Downunder
OK. I'm having a brown algae bloom in my 60gal at the moment. What do you think I should do to stop the algae. As it is growing just as fast as I can remove it. :banghead:
shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
How old is the tank? A young tank will go through algae blooms but will go away. Keeping your nitrates and phosphates low will help alot also
Fishy 1
The Reefer From Downunder
Its about three weeks and just finished its cycle. So should I do more frequent water changes, like twice a week with 10% till the algae is gone?
shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
I would just let it run it's course and stay with 10% weekly water changes. as long as your using rodi water and not tap water.
Fishy 1
The Reefer From Downunder
What will tap water do?
animalkingdom
New member
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shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
Tap water for the most part will add nitrates, phosphates, metals, ect to your tank, the stuff that feeds algae.
Fishy 1
The Reefer From Downunder
Will rain water do the same thing?
shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
most likely, because rain water will pick up anything in the air on its way down to the ground.
