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07-03-2007, 12:36 AM
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 Had to do a complete clean.. I had to break down the whole tank and really clean everything. I had a lot of algae and my nitarte was getting high from only changing about 5% of my water every 2 weeks or so. (I have only had a tank 6 months) Anyways, in the process my cleaning the tank I only saved about 50% of the water. Is this going to mess up my cycle and kill my fish if I put them back in with only 50% of the orginal water?!  |
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07-03-2007, 03:09 AM
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| Re: Had to do a complete clean.. IMO, there are many products out there made by good companies that could've taken care of the nitrate/algae...sorry you had to take your whole tank down. I doubt that it will kill your fish just make sure the new water you mix up is exactly the same as the water you have remaining
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07-03-2007, 03:37 PM
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| Re: Had to do a complete clean.. I wasn't just concerned with the nitarte really. Just algea and salt was all over everything so I wanted it to look new again! Thanks for your help! |
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07-03-2007, 03:48 PM
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| Re: Had to do a complete clean.. Algae comes from bad nutrients in the water...what kind are you using?
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07-03-2007, 03:50 PM
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| Re: Had to do a complete clean.. Basic maintenance, no offense, can keep your tank looking new for decades.
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