29 gallon water change

[harofam]

how many gallons shoud my water change be for a 29 gallon tank

 

[MrZorbs]

I change 5 gallons a week. 10 gallons if I miss a week.

 

[AdamNC]

I change 5 gallons a month.

 

[Sand.man]

It's all relative to your needs, it's not a set answer.

If you have a FOWLER (fish only with live rock), you might be able to get away with fewer changes, if you have a mixed reef then you might need to keep up with more regular changes.

If you have a primarily zoa only tank, then you might need fewer changes compared to an sps dominated tank.

Although a general rule to start with would be around 10% bi-weekly, or 20% monthly.

 

[Carlosroach]

I do 5 gallons also.

 

[harofam]

I don't have an extra pump to mix the water for 24 hours before pu

 

[harofam]

Putting the water in the tank is there another way or can I let it just desolve

 

[boostd2valve]

I do 5g a week on my 28g. But it's stocked to the maxx, just depends what kinda load you have in the tank.

 

[harofam]

I mean the new water. I've seen the best way is to mix the salt and water for 24hours before putting it in. Is this true or is there no right or wrong way to do it

 

[Xavibear]

Buy a cheap powerhead, a heater & a 5 gallon Lowes or Home Depot bucket. I mix for 24 hours, but I've seen that many just mix until it dissolves. Make sure your temp & salinity match.

I do 5 gallon water changes every 2 weeks. I used to do them more often when I was battling algae, but cut back once I got it under control.

 

[boostd2valve]

What he said, get you a 5g bucket . I just mix mine right after I do a water change. I know roughly how much salt to use and it gives me a week to fine tune it, up or down a .

 

[JMorris271]

+ powerhead overnight