水族馆维护：换水
Regular water changes are fundamental to maintaining an aquarium. The volume and frequency will fluctuate for each tank but almost every reefer performs regular water changes on their aquarium.
定期维护水族馆后，您将更好地了解何时需要换水。目前，这里有一些指导方针，可以在设置第一个水族馆时为您提供帮助。
Why Water Changes Are Important
换水是一种去除营养并补充元素的方法。在您的水族馆的开始阶段，这可能是唯一更换元素的方式。
Additionally, it is an inexpensive form of filtration without the steep initial costs.
Many aquarists start with minimal equipment, and build a bigger system as they get more involved with reef keeping. You may start with an多合一水族馆内置过滤，或将设备与底漆和蛋白质脱脂器一起拼凑起来。
多常
开始换水的好基准是每周更改水量的20％。有时，您的水箱可能会每隔一周将其扩展到一次，但这取决于您的其他过滤设备。
If your tank is looking a bit dirty, or your corals are not as perky as usual, these are indications that a water change is needed. If you are having algae issues oraquarium test resultsare showing high nitrate, or phosphate, then you need to increase the volume and frequency of the water change.
Reducing Stress
在换水时，我们必须考虑坦克的居民。确保要加水的温度与水箱电流温度相同。理想温度在75 - 80°F（23.5 - 26.5°C）之间
测试新水的盐度，使其与您的水箱水匹配。如果您发现水箱水具有高盐度，则可能需要考虑添加auto top off systemto your tank. Make sure to match the salinity while aiming for 35ppt or 1.0264 sg.
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盐水
There are two ways you can get saltwater. Either you buy it from a local fish store, or make your own at home. You will have to decide which method is best for you. For new aquarist, or people with small tanks, purchasing water is the quick and easy way.
Local fish stores will sell refillable jugs around 5 gallons of water. Water is heavy so calculate how much water you need to change. Bringing home 50 gallons of water if you have to walk up stairs or make trips in an elevator may not be feasible.
Make sure to check your salinity before leaving home, and check the salinity of the water at the local fish store. Checking these at the store will prevent having to fix them at home; especially if you do not have extra salt on hand this can be problematic.
混合自己的盐水
在家中混合盐水非常简单。您可以通过混合Rodi Water和水族馆盐来制作盐水，您可以在当地的鱼类商店或在线购买。大多数水族师将大型塑料鼓放在他们的家中，以混合盐水。
这里没有一刀切的解决方案和一个y large Rubbermaid or similar storage container will do. Make sure you have a dedicated spot for your saltwater, and if you can make double or quadruple the amount of saltwater you need for a water change. It also good to have extra saltwater on hand in case of emergencies.
To mix saltwater, first fill the container with RODI water. You will want to install a power head in the container to create flow to mix the water. Once the powerhead is turned on you can add the salt to the container.
The instructions on your salt mix will tell you the water to salt ratio. Once the water is mixed use a refractometer to check the salinity. Make any adjustments from there. You will also want to install a heater in your saltwater container to prepare for a water change.
How To Do A Water Change
Once your saltwater is ready, and you have verified temperature and salinity you are ready to start removing water from your display tank. Every aquarist has to have a few extra buckets or jugs on hand for moments like this.
现在也是清除水族馆玻璃或清洁水族馆的任何藻类的好时机。您也可以在换水过程中清洁沙子，但是直到油箱成熟之前，您不应该尝试或担心。如果您将藻类刮入储罐中，请确保用虹吸虹吸管吸吮它。
Place a bucket below the water level and start a siphon using a rubber tube. Pick a spot on the front of your aquarium 10-30% below the top of the tank. Keep removing water until you’ve reached that point. The first time you can measure it in buckets, then make a note of where the water level was with the water taken out. Either way, works fine.
确保这件事所有泵都关闭when taking water out.
如果您在水箱顶部附近有珊瑚，可以在换水过程中暴露出珊瑚，请确保关闭任何灯。您将需要迅速工作以补充水箱，这就是为什么我们在从显示屏上取出旧水之前检查新水的温度和盐度的原因。
您可以通过将新的盐水慢慢倒入显示屏中来手动补充水箱。或者，您可以将水倒入污水池中，然后开始返回泵以填充水箱。您还可以使用放置在一个直接泵入展示或底漆的预制盐水内部的返回泵。
为了防止沙子使罐头蒙上阴影，或者向上倾斜了岩石工作。确保监视水流入水箱的速度。如果太快了，水会踢沙子或撞倒珊瑚。
Water changes allow you to spot clean areas of your tank that need more attention and it is a simple way to maintain the cleanliness and prosperity of your tank.
