Hello everyone,
I would like to have an explanation with some degree of details, explaining the necessity of regular water changes (say 2/3/4 or more times a week) during the initial few weeks after setup.
I understand that the overall idea of water changes is to get rid of the organics in the water to minimize algae growth and development. I would like to know whether those regular water changes is a 'must' during those first few weeks or not and why exactly. If there are any other explanations than the one stated above can you please explain? We are assuming here the tank has been adequately planted with all sort of plants and with substrate such as ADA or any other that contains fertilizing elements.
Also do these regular water changes have any impact on the nitrogen cycle?
Finally, would there be any good reason not to do these water changes?
Any details on the rational would be appreciated.
I would like to have an explanation with some degree of details, explaining the necessity of regular water changes (say 2/3/4 or more times a week) during the initial few weeks after setup.
I understand that the overall idea of water changes is to get rid of the organics in the water to minimize algae growth and development. I would like to know whether those regular water changes is a 'must' during those first few weeks or not and why exactly. If there are any other explanations than the one stated above can you please explain? We are assuming here the tank has been adequately planted with all sort of plants and with substrate such as ADA or any other that contains fertilizing elements.
Also do these regular water changes have any impact on the nitrogen cycle?
Finally, would there be any good reason not to do these water changes?
Any details on the rational would be appreciated.