Just did a 20% water change with the RO water and Instant Ocean salt this time around. I heard that this salt seems to be the "name brand"? Fish seem to be doing fine. Feels good to get that done and out of the way. Anything I need to look for after water change? They just ate and seem happy.
Water change...
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
As long as they are eating and swimming, they should be fine. When doing a water change, it's important to try and match the salinity, pH and temperature of the old water. If you're off by a little bit it's no biggie, but try to get as close as possible to avoid shocking your animals.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
It's also a good idea to run a powerhead in the new saltwater a day before hand. I usally do water test the next day to be sure everything is fine.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
Biff and Piggy have you covered.
cgoodman381
can i put whtever i want?
A powerhead and an air pump is usually best.
Also, you can try doing your water changes right after an eating, right after cleaning your front/side glass, after cleaning up some rock.... Then just try and siphon out the most crap you can.
Also, you can try doing your water changes right after an eating, right after cleaning your front/side glass, after cleaning up some rock.... Then just try and siphon out the most crap you can.
yote
In Memoriam
I like to siphon some of the crud out of the nooks and crannies in my rock when I do my water changes.
After you use that Instant Ocean up,Give Oceanic a try.
After you use that Instant Ocean up,Give Oceanic a try.
