Re: [APD] Water changes/waste buildup calculator

[dstringf at comcast_net]

I don't know about the math, but one thing  that I'm sure it is missing is "consumers" of the waste in the water.  Bacteria and smaller inverts help to break down and convert the waste into non-waste products that your plants will then consume.  


> A discussion on water change size and frequency has prompted me to
> write a calculator that models waste buildup in a tank.
> 
> I think the math is right, if anybody wants to double check it
> for me I'd appreciate it.
> 
> http://aquaria.net/sys/tank
> 
> It gives some scary results for small or infrequent water changes.
> 
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