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Aquarium Water Changes Information

Water changes are an important part of maintaining good, as well as correcting water quality problems in saltwater aquariums. Since there are no set rules for when, how much and often this task should be performed, research aquarists recommendations, then combine this information with how your own system runs to come up with a formula and routine that works best for you.
Water Changes Poll
Participate in this quick poll created by your Guides to tell them and other aquarists how often you perform water changes, or just view the polling results to get a consensus of how often others do them.
Rapid Nitrate Reduction Water Change Method
Stan describes his water change method that can reduce high accumulated nitrate in saltwater aquariums quickly and safely, and includes an animated graphic of the process.
Tap Water Purification Methods
From your About Guides, here are methods for how to purify tap water before using as make-up or top-off in saltwater aquariums, as well as a list of other alternative fresh water sources one can choose to use instead.
Frequent Partial Water Changes
From WetWebMedia, this article by Robert Fenner discusses the importance of frequent partical water changes, including the why's and how's of it all in great detail.
Notes on Water Changes
From the FINS Reefkeepers FAQs, some brief notes on how often and how much of a water change can be done for a reef tank.
Water Changes FAQs for Marine Systems
From WetWebMedia, discussions with Robert Fenner about various aspects of dealing with water changes in marine systems and more information relating to this topic.
Will Water Changes Be Necessary?
From Robert Metelsky's Simplified Reef Keeping book FAQs, Robert shares his views and recommendations about water changes in reef tanks.

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