Can anyone explain this.

[Catpicklesdog]

I sooooo learnt the hard way when it came to Phosphates it's the only thing I'm becoming an expert on!!!

 

[Reefscape]

Well, i know where to come when if i ever need my phosphates sawing in half...you'll know what i mean....he he he he

Niko

 

[Catpicklesdog]

PMSL

 

[5xevy]

Thanks guys. I have two more questions.

When I do a water change and my only sorce is tap water, do I need to add anything like water conditioner to my water?

Also is a 50% water change too much to do for my first change?

Your first question was pretty much answered as far as adding dechlorinator to the water. I agree with testing your tap water to see the levels of ammonia and nitrates so you'll know up front where you stand.

Since it's your very first water change, and I'm assuming you're doing it right after your cycle ended, then 50% is not too large. You can even go larger if you'd like. After adding inhabitants however (and this varies in opinion!), I would do about 10-25% weekly. The longer you choose between water changes the more water I would take out.