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spider pig!!!1 asked in PetsFish · 5 years ago

Do I still need to do water changes in my tank?

I have a heavily 30 gallon tank. It's probably been a month since I've done a water change. Yeah I know. I've tested the water and it all seems perfect

Ammonia 0

Nitrite 0

Nitrate seems to be between 10 and 20 on the chart I'm using

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  • of course you need to do water changes. I have a 50 liter tank and I do a 15% water change weekly. You should be changing at least 15% a week. The ammonia and nitrites will build up without water changes.

  • 5 years ago

    I have a simmilar size tank. I still do water changes, but only once every 1-2 months. This has allways worked out for me.

  • 5 years ago

    Yeah. Just to get some new water in the tank

  • 5 years ago

    Yes. Water changes add in minerals and buffer that are being depleted, as well as remove nitrates, etc, that accumulate. It sounds like a 10-25% monthly water change should be sufficient for your aquarium to regulate water chemistry. Continue to test the water and adjust if needed.

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  • 5 years ago

    You definitely need to continue to do water changes (preferably on a weekly basis). If you're going to be negligant and refuse your pets the proper care, you should probably find a new hobby.

  • 5 years ago

    Partial water changes are always a good idea. As another said, the infusion of fresh water to the system helps to keep the water chemistry in balance.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Yes

  • Amber
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    It won't hurt. But if the pH if the tap matches the pH of the tank then you are probably fine.

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