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10-24-2009, 01:30 PM
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ffmd212
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I was just curious about what routine everyone follows for water changes. I do about 20-25% weekly on my
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I do about 10%, if I can remember. If not, I try and make up the difference the next time. I gave up being a slave to my tank(s) long ago.
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I do 10-15% every week.
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Caige
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I do 10% on Sunday and 10% on Wed..... (125g)
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Once my Nitrates are down I will be going with 15% every Sunday. Now I am doing 40% every Sunday
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25%-50% biweekly if possible.
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