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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Cichlids => Topic started by: KarEn on April 01, 2023, 06:29:55 PM

Title: Cichlid tank water changes
Post by: KarEn on April 01, 2023, 06:29:55 PM
Hello friends,

What is the longest between water changes you have ever done for a cichlid tank? 120 Gal.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Cichlid tank water changes
Post by: Jeff1192 on April 04, 2023, 02:24:58 PM
On my 90 gallon cichlid tank that I used to have I'd routinely change 40% of the water because I kept it heavily stocked. 

Jeff
Title: Re: Cichlid tank water changes
Post by: Bob_S on April 05, 2023, 10:52:11 AM
When on well water I would do 30% to 40% Weekly water change, every so often do a 50% water change.

Now on City water so only do 10% to 15% weekly water change.

Have also reduced stocking level of my tank.
Title: Re: Cichlid tank water changes
Post by: KarEn on April 06, 2023, 11:54:21 PM
I was waiting for more responses, but I will share my experience.

April 25, 2023, it will be exactly one year since I did the last water change in my 120Gal with three large cichlids.
Observations: very healthy fish, excellent water parameters.
My house went through a complete remodelling with no access to the fish tank, so I could only manage to get there once every two weeks to feed them. I may get criticized here, but I've never had a better tank in 23+ years than what I have now.