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	Water changes while cycling
ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	I have read many threads on this site about water changes while cycling a tank. Many people say not to do one, but others say that it is okay to do one. I am a bit confused. Can you do water changes while cycling a tank????
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	If it a "fishless" cycle, water shouldn't be changed until Nitrate spikes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	No its a normal cycle.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
DoctorJ Big Fish Posts: 344 Kudos: 1159 Votes: 191 Registered: 13-May-2003	I think you definitely want to do one if your ammonia or nitrite levels get to the danger zone. As for routine water changes, I'd like to hear the thoughts of others, too.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	If the ammonia or nitrites get too high you have to do a water change or your fish might die. The reason alot of people don't want to do water changes is they think it'll slow the cycling of their tank however the reason for the elevated levels is that the bacteria colony has not grown large enough to handle the waste. So it's up to you to remove the excess ammonia and nitrites until they catch up. It'll cycle just as fast kepping you fish safe as not. Good luck, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
brtaylor2000 Enthusiast Posts: 193 Kudos: 154 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Sep-2004	while on the topic does anyone use Cycle (the treatment)? If so how much will it speed up my proccess? Also does anyone know where i can get info on freshwater turtles my sister have one and i dont know if she needs to treat the water.
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