ACk, SpS's with colour, I can't find any....

[IceTurf]

hmmk.....y so many water changes?

[michika]

Water changes lets you remove larger debris that your protein skimmer (assuming you use one) can't remove. It also replenishes trace elements, and any major elements that may have become depleated, such as calcium, or magnesium.

[andrewsk]

Originally Posted by IceTurf

hmmk.....y so many water changes?

Hoestly man. I say this as nicely as I can...

If you are still at the point in your knowledge of reefkeeping that you need to ask about water changes, carbon etc, you are not ready for SPS.

I would stop right where you are and read read read. Go to www.wetwebmedia.com and read until you cannot read any more. Then buy the CMA book I recommended above and read that.

Then start putting your tank together slowly. Read the other books suggested after that.

It will only take a few weeks, and you will save yourself SO much time and heartache.

[IceTurf]

hmm k, when doing water changes is there something I should be adding to the water? Cuz the water I get doesn't contain that many dissolved minerals, elements etc.

[digital-audiophile]

Your salt water mix will give you most of what you need. Depending on what coral/livestock you end up keeping you may need to add suplimental calcium, iodine etc etc.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Before you go any further, I suggest you follow the advice that many people here have already given. Do your research. Here is also a good place to start.

[IceTurf]

Tks for the advice and links+everything, I gotta jet for today. l8r