Changing water during cycle

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rburn99

Discussion Starter · Oct 16, 2004

How often should you change water during an initial cycle? I've read that too much drags out the cycle. Will too little wipe out whatever might be on/in the LR? What's the most you'd want to let the ammonia reach before doing a water change?

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gtptom

· #2 · Oct 16, 2004

once a week

even cycling you will have a better chance because the fresh water will help in growing new bacteria giving much needed oxygen and flushing out the bad elements

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locdawgmsu

· #3 · Oct 16, 2004

I test it daily, and sometimes end up doing water changes every other day of 25-50%. I just try and keep level around moderate and not at the extrememly high ranges.

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nealtherep

· #4 · Oct 16, 2004

When I cycled my tank I did a 10% change once a week. My cycle took about 2 - 3 weeks untill my levels zeroed out.

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