Changing Water causes fishes to die.

[vinccc2009]

What ate the test kit used to test all these?

I m using those 5-1 API test strip. Any recommendation?

[Gouldian]

I have used API 5-1 and I find them quite accurate for FOWLR. However, do do that the accuracy will drop if the strips are exposed to humidity, thus only remove 1 strip and cap back immediately.

If you are looking for the more accurate titration test kits, try DD, Salifert, Elos or Tropic Marin. I personally prefer DD and Elos.

[zoalover]

So far i change water is quite ok

[ReDDeviLs]

do you test the parameters on the water u use to do the change? the problem might be there.

[vinccc2009]

I think all are right.

Changing 7 pails of water per month too drastic for my fishes.

I have reduced to 2 pails per 2 weeks. Hopefully can cushion the changes.

[AnemoneKeeping]

Don't forget that its better to use RO water for reef tank... if yours is one

Cheers

[vinccc2009]

Don't forget that its better to use RO water for reef tank... if yours is one

Cheers

Yes. My top up water is RO. Without using RO, red slime will grow drastically.

I normally buy nsw for my wc.

[mrball]

how come need to change water so often / so much?

check the source of the water you are changing, the problem could be there.