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Old 20-07-2017, 07:34 PM   #1
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How u know when to do WC of tanks?

Some hobbyists swear by smell of water.

Professional ones will test nitrate levels and decide.

I test water TDS meter. Just dip TDS meter into water and check reading. If high TDS then time to WC. Also will let me know how much to change.
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Old 20-07-2017, 08:02 PM   #2
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I guess there isn't any hard and fast rule of when to wc.
I guess too that each individual hobbylist will hv their own wc regime.

everyday I draw out 2 pails of tank water to water my plants and replace with fresh tap water, weekly 70% wc

my tank is a 422 with 3 xbs and 3 rtgs + a ff + tiger and a black wolf

Btw, I no professional. I've nvr used any testing equipment
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Old 20-07-2017, 11:01 PM   #3
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Wow daily WC very good for yr fishes and good use of used tank water to fertilize yr plants, no waste of water.

High bioload will need more frequent WC. I got 4 ft tank with 9 to 10 medium size channa inside. Lazy to WC everyday, so rely on TDS meter to tell me to WC.
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wc every three days, maximum stretched to four days otherwise I'll get very uncomfortable psychologically....
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Old 21-07-2017, 12:18 AM   #5
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I wc once a week, 30%.
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Old 21-07-2017, 12:15 PM   #6
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I will test for Ph, Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and wc around 40% per week. If the nitrate is high, I will wc twice a week.
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Old 22-07-2017, 05:42 AM   #7
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I will test for Ph, Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and wc around 40% per week. If the nitrate is high, I will wc twice a week.
Wow ! Must have taken a bit of time to do all the tests but that's very good to keep tip top water parameters. Thumbs up to you! But I think most will do WC routinely without any tests. To them, a bit of hastle to do tests. If you keep expensive fishes, your way is the right way to decide on WC. Keep it up!
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Old 22-07-2017, 08:07 AM   #8
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Change it before you need to.
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Old 22-07-2017, 11:50 AM   #9
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Wow ! Must have taken a bit of time to do all the tests but that's very good to keep tip top water parameters. Thumbs up to you! But I think most will do WC routinely without any tests. To them, a bit of hastle to do tests. If you keep expensive fishes, your way is the right way to decide on WC. Keep it up!
Still ok. Enjoying it as a hobby. If never do will feel weird. It is good to test the parameters and do the necessary to improve the water. Especially for new and small tanks.
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Old 22-07-2017, 03:07 PM   #10
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Also depends what fish you keep.
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