125 Gallon Water Change

[gollum777]

If I have a 125 gallon saltwater tank how many gallons of water should I be swapping out when doing a water change? Ive been doing like 10 gallons every 2 weeks.All my parameters are all good.

 

[VinnyLLU]

What kind of and how many fish do you have? It depends on the bioload...for example a 125 with 2 triggers and an eel is gonna have a higher load than a 125 with 2 tangs an a clown.

Also what kind of filter are you running?? Skimmer??

 

[gollum777]

Ive got 1 yellow tang,1 coral beauty,1Volitan,4 Damsels and 3 Clowns.Ive got an Aquaclear 110, A protein skimmer,alot Of live rock I bought at The LFS and live rock with alot of moss growing on it I got from the seashore..

 

[VinnyLLU]

Ok...aside from the Volitan, everything else is pretty easy on the bioload. 10-12 gal should be ok.

This calculator is a useful tool to help gauge your weekly water change schedule. Try using it for help with maintenance.

http://www.aqadvisor.com/AqAdvisorMarine.php

If your parameters are in check, it sounds like all is well...

 

[gollum777]

Awesome!!! Thanx for The superb advice.

 

[VinnyLLU]

You're welcome!