Great Lakes
Always do right, not popular...
I had a string going once on water changes, or rather lack of them. My theory was that people get the parameters correct, then suck out 20 percent of the cycled water, and introduce water back in that is of questionable quality, whether it be from the tap or whatnot.
I was met with skepticism of course, and it is understandable. I am not starting this to point out that I have a better way. We all have to do what works for us.
Last time I was questioned on my parameters, and did not have current data. But as of today, here goes......
65gal
Dual filter pack hang on pump. 4-6 week changes.
I would guess about an 80 percent bio load.
Top off water only. for over a year.
PH 6.8
Nitate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
Proteins 0
I did not do a hardness test. But since my plants are healthy and my fish are not laboring to breath, I believe my O2 & CO2 levels are good.
I just wanted to put this out for debate, and maybe a little food for thought to some of you multiple tank owners. Maybe you could go longer intervals with one tank and carefully compare it to others and see what happens
Let the bashing begin
For those of you new here, this post may explain why I moderate the DIY section, and not the tropical emergency section :laugh:
I was met with skepticism of course, and it is understandable. I am not starting this to point out that I have a better way. We all have to do what works for us.
Last time I was questioned on my parameters, and did not have current data. But as of today, here goes......
65gal
Dual filter pack hang on pump. 4-6 week changes.
I would guess about an 80 percent bio load.
Top off water only. for over a year.
PH 6.8
Nitate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
Proteins 0
I did not do a hardness test. But since my plants are healthy and my fish are not laboring to breath, I believe my O2 & CO2 levels are good.
I just wanted to put this out for debate, and maybe a little food for thought to some of you multiple tank owners. Maybe you could go longer intervals with one tank and carefully compare it to others and see what happens
Let the bashing begin
For those of you new here, this post may explain why I moderate the DIY section, and not the tropical emergency section :laugh: