First Water Change

[tcarroll]

My tank has now been up 4 weeks,seems to be doing ok.All water checks are ok.Had a little algae outbreak but that seems to be under control now by the CUC.I have heard that you should go 6 to 8 weeks before your first water change out is this good?Say 20%

 

[Piggy]

First water change after tank is fully cycled. Have you been keeping a eye on the paremeters? To know when it's over?

 

[tcarroll]

Yes i have been monitoring it closely,nitrites and trates spiked for about 3 days then went to 0.Now alls 0.
Heres My paremeters:
PH 8.4
Salinity 1.023
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Ammonia 0
Phosphate 0
KH 12
Temp 80F

 

[Bifferwine]

I'd say go ahead and start doing regular water changes, either 10% weekly or 20% every other week.

 

[Piggy]

Looks like you cycle is over. Time for the first water change. Now the fun begins.