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im_a_clownfish · 02-15-2007, 04:59 PM

Hi All,

After a year of having my reef tank, I recently created an awesome refugium for my 65g reef tank, which has kept nitrate levels at zero for the past 8-9 weeks even with no water changes (but freshwater topups of course).

I also have miracle mud in the refugium, so the aquarium gets supplemented with all the proper nutrients, minerals, etc.

So my question is, do I really need to do water changes if the nitrate, nitrite, ammonia levels stay at zero and are undetectable? (Dont worry I've tested using different test kits to be sure)

Normally I know the answer would be yes, to keep the nutrient levels up, but since I have the miracle mud, which apparenlty lasts a year or two, do I really need to do water changes? And if so, how often?

Thanks!

-James

02-15-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
im_a_clownfish Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 91	water changes even with refugium? Hi All, After a year of having my reef tank, I recently created an awesome refugium for my 65g reef tank, which has kept nitrate levels at zero for the past 8-9 weeks even with no water changes (but freshwater topups of course). I also have miracle mud in the refugium, so the aquarium gets supplemented with all the proper nutrients, minerals, etc. So my question is, do I really need to do water changes if the nitrate, nitrite, ammonia levels stay at zero and are undetectable? (Dont worry I've tested using different test kits to be sure) Normally I know the answer would be yes, to keep the nutrient levels up, but since I have the miracle mud, which apparenlty lasts a year or two, do I really need to do water changes? And if so, how often? Thanks! -James