1st cleaning after cycling

[luvmyfishies]

hi, can you guys give some tips to make the cleaning easier. i have a python to drain the tank with. i know i should mix the water at least 24 hours in advance. but how about using a powerhead to mix and pump it back into the tank? how does this work what do i need? i have a 30 gallon fish only. no live rock. 4 inch sand bed how much water do i remove? and how often do i need to change the water? any help would be great

 

[ReefLady]

but how about using a powerhead to mix and pump it back into the tank?

We mix our SW with a PH & heater for 24 hours, then use a PH to pump it into the tank.

how much water do i remove? and how often do i need to change the water?

A lot depends on your filtration and bioload, but a 20% water change, every 2 weeks usually works well.

 

[luvmyfishies]

how do you pump it back into the tank? off the powerhead? i have a 330 emperor biowheel and a powerhead. bioload is 2 percula clowns and 10 tiny hermits.

 

[ReefLady]

Off the PH - yes. We just attach some flexible tubing and pump up to the sump.

You don't have much of a bioload at all - I'd say maybe 5g every-other week should be good!

 

[luvmyfishies]

thank you. you've helped alot.

 

[ReefLady]

You're very welcome!