partial water change - Aquarium Advice

choupic · 05-22-2006, 04:17 PM

Water test after fish in tank over a week.
sg 1.023
ph 8.5
nitrate 0
nitrate 0
amminoa 0.3
po4 0.5
cal 420
kh 150
iron 0

In tank 55 gal
2 perc. Clownfish
1 Three Stripe Damselfish
1 Blue Damselfish
3 mexi hermits
1 Serpent Sea Star

I guess its time for my first pwc ?

afilter · 05-22-2006, 05:09 PM

Yes do a pwc, how long has the tank been going?

If truly reading amonia I would guess cycle may not be done or you added to many fish at one time. Amonia should be 0 and Nitrate should be elevated slightly if anything.

Do 10-15 gallon PWC and continue to monitor. Have more SW mixed and ready.

Keep us posted.

**melosu58** · 05-23-2006, 10:17 AM

I do weekly PWC with good results.

ryguy · 05-23-2006, 01:09 PM

why are you testing for iron? are you using well water?

ckmn101 · 05-23-2006, 03:28 PM

Did you cycle the tank first? Did you add all the fish at once?

tecwzrd · 05-23-2006, 04:15 PM

choupic tank cycle post is here and his tank was cycled prior to adding fish.

choupic · 05-23-2006, 11:10 PM

Whats the best way to store the wate for weekly water changes. In a garbage can with power head and heater.

ryguy · 05-24-2006, 12:41 AM

I don't recommend garbage cans because many have been internally coated with an anti-mildew spray.

Rubbermaid tubs/totes are a good choice though. Powerhead (or 2, if large volume), cheap glass floating thermometer and heater is all that is needed after that.

Still wondering why you're testing for iron.

**melosu58** · 05-24-2006, 07:20 AM

I dont know why he does but I add iron to my tank for my calerpa. It helps it to grow faster. I have three growing tangs to feed. I have my LFS to test once a month. I`m just wondering if he`s testing for the same thing.

choupic · 05-24-2006, 09:10 AM

Only tested iron because it was in the kit. Wasn't aware not to worry about iron level. I still very new to this.

05-22-2006, 04:17 PM	#1
choupic Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Posts: 170	partial water change Water test after fish in tank over a week. sg 1.023 ph 8.5 nitrate 0 nitrate 0 amminoa 0.3 po4 0.5 cal 420 kh 150 iron 0 In tank 55 gal 2 perc. Clownfish 1 Three Stripe Damselfish 1 Blue Damselfish 3 mexi hermits 1 Serpent Sea Star I guess its time for my first pwc ?

05-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
afilter Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,290 Images: 19	Yes do a pwc, how long has the tank been going? If truly reading amonia I would guess cycle may not be done or you added to many fish at one time. Amonia should be 0 and Nitrate should be elevated slightly if anything. Do 10-15 gallon PWC and continue to monitor. Have more SW mixed and ready. Keep us posted. __________________ Aaron Tank: 90 Gal SW Reef in the making See my info for setup and inhabitant details:

05-23-2006, 10:17 AM	#3
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,710 Images: 80	I do weekly PWC with good results. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

05-23-2006, 04:15 PM	#6
tecwzrd Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VA Posts: 3,152	choupic tank cycle post is here and his tank was cycled prior to adding fish. __________________ -Micah- If you haven't figured it out yet I like to BOLD links :P Vote for AA at Aqua Rank

05-24-2006, 07:20 AM	#9
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,710 Images: 80	I dont know why he does but I add iron to my tank for my calerpa. It helps it to grow faster. I have three growing tangs to feed. I have my LFS to test once a month. I`m just wondering if he`s testing for the same thing. __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

05-23-2006, 01:09 PM	#4
ryguy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: vancouver island Posts: 514	why are you testing for iron? are you using well water?

05-23-2006, 03:28 PM	#5
ckmn101 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vienna, West Virginia Posts: 219 Images: 3	Did you cycle the tank first? Did you add all the fish at once?

05-23-2006, 11:10 PM	#7
choupic Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Posts: 170	Whats the best way to store the wate for weekly water changes. In a garbage can with power head and heater.

05-24-2006, 12:41 AM	#8
ryguy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: vancouver island Posts: 514	I don't recommend garbage cans because many have been internally coated with an anti-mildew spray. Rubbermaid tubs/totes are a good choice though. Powerhead (or 2, if large volume), cheap glass floating thermometer and heater is all that is needed after that. Still wondering why you're testing for iron.

05-24-2006, 09:10 AM	#10
choupic Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Posts: 170	Only tested iron because it was in the kit. Wasn't aware not to worry about iron level. I still very new to this.

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