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Cichlid tank water changes

Started by KarEn, April 01, 2023, 06:29:55 PM

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KarEn

Hello friends,

What is the longest between water changes you have ever done for a cichlid tank? 120 Gal.

Thanks!
Regards,
Kar En
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The Cichlid Empire is built on intelligence, adaptability and a surprising degree of parental care for their young.

Jeff1192

On my 90 gallon cichlid tank that I used to have I'd routinely change 40% of the water because I kept it heavily stocked. 

Jeff
17 Gallon Seapora Crystal:: Cherry shrimp and red crystal shrimp

90 Gallon:: p. acei itunji, p. elongatus chewere, p. Saulosi, cyno zebroides jalo reef

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
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Bob_S

When on well water I would do 30% to 40% Weekly water change, every so often do a 50% water change.

Now on City water so only do 10% to 15% weekly water change.

Have also reduced stocking level of my tank.
120g  Yellow Labs, PS Socolofi,  Neolomprologus leleupi , compressiceps Chaitika
30g Albino Pleco's
30g Planted, 10g cherry shrimp

KarEn

I was waiting for more responses, but I will share my experience.

April 25, 2023, it will be exactly one year since I did the last water change in my 120Gal with three large cichlids.
Observations: very healthy fish, excellent water parameters.
My house went through a complete remodelling with no access to the fish tank, so I could only manage to get there once every two weeks to feed them. I may get criticized here, but I've never had a better tank in 23+ years than what I have now.
Regards,
Kar En
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| 120 Gal Miracles Aquarium (starphire glass) Tanganyikan Cichlids |
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The Cichlid Empire is built on intelligence, adaptability and a surprising degree of parental care for their young.