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Tank Maintenance - February 2, 2001
I change 20 gallons of water each month to 6 weeks depending on how things look and what my water parameters are.

I use Instant Ocean with RO water. I change 10 gallons in the 40 gallon tank on the same schedule.

I am not an advocate of frequent 25% water changes in my 225 reef because of all of the equipment that I use to maintain perfect parameters.

I have had good success with less frequent and smaller changes.

I clean my skimmers weekly and all of my power heads when necessary.

I oil my pumps every 6 months and keep my sump area clean from salt creep.

Water Parameters - February 2, 2001

My current levels in my 225 gallon reef are running as follows:

pH 7.9 low - 8.08 high
Calcium 420-460
Alk 3.3-3.5
Phosphates .025/ppm
Temp 77 degrees



My current levels in my 40 gal are as follows:

pH 8.0 low - 8.2 high
Calcium 360
Alk 2.8
Phosphates .025/ppm
Temp 77 - 79 degrees



 


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