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    Posted: February 16 2009 at 6:09pm
I read somewhere that every year or so it is a good idea to do a 50% water cange. What do you guys think
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I've never tried it but it sounds stressful to the tank's inhabitants to me.
 
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Doing small regular w/c's is alot better IMO.  You dont want to shock the system that much in such a short period of time.  Do 10-15% waterchanges weekly .  At least that's what I do.  Hows the birdsnest doing?  It will be a good indicator on how your tank chemistry is doing. 
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I do like 5% a week but It was like a once a year thing on top of what you already do. The Birdsnest seems to be doing good, but it is the only SPS I have, or have ever had, So i want a second opinion.....
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I wouldn't fo a 50 percent water change.  I feel like you would have a mini new tank syndrome.
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I honestly don't think you would have a problem as long as you have the right salinity, temp, and let it sit a day before you dump it in.  If you read Anthony Calfo's book he does 95% waterchanges all the time.  However, if I had a choice I'd do 5-20% biweekly water changes.
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