How do you know when it's time for a water change?

[Picasso]

I haven't done a water change yet, how do you know when it's time?

Catherine

 

[dustin_P74]

usually by weekly, or monthy is a good habit to get into. and you know when its time for a water change when your test indicate bad parameters

 

[Picasso]

Thanks!

Catherine

 

[simpleman]

I do a 10% water change one a week if the tank needs it or not.

 

[cthegame]

I suggest 10-15% weekly because it helps with algae control. But you can do bi weekly 20%, but i usually always do a little more than the usual suggested amounts just because i'm usually always battling some kind of algae.

 

[daugherty]

i do about 20% weekly

 

[Picasso]

Thanks, guys, I knew I wasn't supposed to yet because my tank is new but I am seeing some algae so maybe it's time. I'll do a thorough check of my numbers today.

Catherine

 

[Oscarsdad608]

I try to do 15% a week. I have all sps though.

 

[Piggy]

Is your cylce over yet? If so then you do your first water change.

 

[reeffreak]

Once the cycle is over,you should get in a routine of doing water changes rather you need it or not.How much and how often will depends on what works best for you and salty friends.

 

[yote]

I know its time for a water change when I wake up and its Sunday.
10 to 20% once a week is a habit worth getting into.

 

[Bifferwine]

Like others have said, the trick is to do it before your tank needs it. Preventing poor water quality is a lot easier than fixing it!

 

[d.french]

softie tanks less demanding i do 15 percent every 3 months, leathers and all the sponge in my tanks filter out alot of stuff and i use chaeto for nutrient export, nothing real calcium demanding.

 

[simpleman]

+1 yote
hangover or not

 

[RyanG]

Yep its time to do a water change when the news is over on Sunday

 

[Altohombre]

who watches the news when you can get it with less B.S. on digg.com?

 

[dustin_P74]

who watches the news when you can get it with less B.S. on digg.com?

exactly