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drucifer · 06-20-2008, 10:34 PM

lol...sorry about that. I meant that because my tank is now filled with salt water made from tap water, would it be beneficial or wasteful to change 100% once cycling is complete?

cmor1701d · 06-21-2008, 08:30 PM

Wasteful. Just do the 1/3 - 1/2 change and then keep up with weekly water changes using RODI and top off with RODI (no salt mix)

drucifer · 06-21-2008, 09:05 PM

Roger that. Thank you!

lance · 06-22-2008, 02:49 AM

Tap water is bad but its the long term use thats the main problem as unwanted elements will slowly rise with each water change.If your useing an Ro unit i wouldnt worry. Your tank is cycling , heres a link on whats happening.

What is the Nitrogen Cycling Process?

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Originally Posted by drucifer

Even though I used tap water for the initial fill, but now have RO/DI water in good supply?

06-21-2008, 08:30 PM	#12
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06-20-2008, 10:34 PM	#11
drucifer Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2007 Location: KY USA Posts: 33 Images: 11	lol...sorry about that. I meant that because my tank is now filled with salt water made from tap water, would it be beneficial or wasteful to change 100% once cycling is complete?

06-21-2008, 09:05 PM	#13
drucifer Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2007 Location: KY USA Posts: 33 Images: 11	Roger that. Thank you!