Frank Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If you havent seen this must check it out... http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/119-tank-of-the-month Here it the must check out part: I try to keep my system simplistic. I last changed the water in my aquarium 3 years and 8 months ago. At that time, it was basically as I was setting my current aquarium up in September 2008. Since then I just add freshwater by pouring it into the aquarium. Every two weeks I use a calcium chloride additive to supplement calcium depletion. I also add magnesium chloride, magnesium sulphate, and sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). These additives keep my calcium, alkalinity, and my magnesium at proper levels. Occasionally, I will add Lugols. I also add live marine phytoplankton at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 A man after my own heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriz2fer Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 There have been nicer Sps tank on reef central that have gone without water changes. I seen this one guy go 5yrs without a water change on a packed Sps tank. If your levels are under control and your using a calcium reactor I really don't see a need to always do water changes. Infact you go into the Sps section you will see those guys do the Least amount of water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 That is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRock Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Dizzam! Nice technique. I employ a similiar strategy with poorer results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batchelor Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Dizzam! Nice technique. I employ a similiar strategy with poorer results Thats funny! Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Here is his water change: Tridacna maxima (Maxima Clam) Tridacna crocea (Crocea Clam) Tridacna squamosa (Squamosa Clam) With 10% weekly wc the sps colonies would have been twice as big in size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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