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1.4 Water Changes




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This article is from the ReefKeepers FAQ, by several authors (see the Credits section).

1.4 Water Changes

"The solution to pollution is dilution". Water changes are used to
correct problems. Minimal changes of 5%/year when all is set up
and running smoothly may suffice. Some feel that an occasional
water change of about 20% every 1-3 month is a reasonable safety
net that may help prevent contaminate buildup and trace element
* depletion problems. Others recommend 5%-10% per week.

 

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