Water change frequency

[Reesj]

How often do you guys do water changes ? I/m hoping to setup 180 FOWLR (6x2x2) and was wondering often I would have to change water with good skimmer, DIY turf scrubebr and some mechanical filteration.

 

[Uncle99]

When nutrients start to rise outside my targets, is the only time I change water.

 

[Devaji]

I plan on setting up a AWC of about 1.5 per day on my 200/275 FOWLR

ugg more stuff to do and money to spend.

its pretty new so i voted for once a month.
I have nice large skimmer just got in a ATS + i'll be using Ozone. curious to see how it all pans out.

 

[kevgib67]

I do a 4 gallon water change weekly but my tank is much smaller. I think when I upgrade I’m going with an AWC because I’m not getting any younger.

 

[Reefer Matt]

I change 30 gallons in my 135 gallon fowlr once a month. Just to get rid of excess nutrients to curb algae a little.

 

[585bird]

How often do you guys do water changes ? I/m hoping to setup 180 FOWLR (6x2x2) and was wondering often I would have to change water with good skimmer, DIY turf scrubebr and some mechanical filteration.

I have an auto water change system in my 250gallon .I do 5 gallons per day .May be a bit overkill

 

[00W]

10-15 gallons weekly.

 

[VintageReefer]

I’ve done 2 maybe 3 water changes in 10 years. A proper sized turf scrubber + trace replenishment can eliminate the need for water changes

 

[19Mateo83]

I do 10-15 gallons on my 50 gallon system once every 3-4 weeks. I don’t really need to, but it helps keep my Po4 under .12 and No3 under 12.

 

[Pistondog]

1% per day, a little every 2 hours.

 

[Spare time]

I only do a water change to clean out the sump.

 

[Reesj]

I’ve done 2 maybe 3 water changes in 10 years. A proper sized turf scrubber + trace replenishment can eliminate the need for water changes

Why do you need to replenish trace elements in FOWLR ? I thought just as long as I can keep my NO3 and Po4 under control might not need a water change ?

 

[VintageReefer]

Why do you need to replenish trace elements in FOWLR ? I thought just as long as I can keep my NO3 and Po4 under control might not need a water change ?

Missed the full subject, thought it was about reef not fish only

 

[Spare time]

Why do you need to replenish trace elements in FOWLR ? I thought just as long as I can keep my NO3 and Po4 under control might not need a water change ?

I would still dose elements for a fish only tank for coralline algae and a refugium if present

 

[C_AWOL]

I generally do water changes on my fowlr tanks once a month despite my parameters being low.
Helps give me peace of mind when it comes to potential build ups of "unknowns" and remove detritus build up.

 

[FUNGI]

I'm using No/POX....hardly ever do W/C