anyone doesn't do regular water changes?

[mat20040]

Hi
My tank parameters are stable, I have not done any water changes for the past two months. I do have some softies, lpl, sps. I do add mg, ca and buffer. any thing else i should be adding
( trace elements)?

Thanks for the help

[Cal_stir]

One of the main reasons for WC is to replenish trace elements

[daniella3d]

I do them once a month. I dose for alkalinity and calcium but when I do my water change I usualy have to cut down the dosing for a few days.

20% once a month work well for me. I can see when the corals need a water change because the vigor is a bit off. If you see no ill effect then you probably don't need to do a water change that often. It all depends on your own aquarium need and chymistry.

[Megalodon]

Some people don't do regular water changes and have beautiful tanks. I don't know how they get away with it.

[Jakegr]

I think soft coral dominated tanks can get away with infrequent water changes without many problems.

Although I have seen great SPS tanks that do not get water changes, so who knows what is going on. Most of the really nice SPS tanks, however (in my opinion), get frequent water changes (at least once per month).

[mat20040]

anyone uses trace element replacement ?
if so what and how much?

Originally Posted by Jakegr

I think soft coral dominated tanks can get away with infrequent water changes without many problems.

Although I have seen great SPS tanks that do not get water changes, so who knows what is going on. Most of the really nice SPS tanks, however (in my opinion), get frequent water changes (at least once per month).

[Madmak]

Originally Posted by e46er

I have a tee off my closed loop pump to pump water out and a mag 9.5 to pump it back in. Super simple works great and no buckets required

Almost there myself for the super simple WC!


I think you can dose your way out of WC's if your careful and feed just the right amount but it's also expensive. Consistent WC's are a sure bet.