diff --git a/config/database.yml.mysql b/config/database.yml.mysql
index 55ac088bc1d..6943aaca45b 100644
--- a/config/database.yml.mysql
+++ b/config/database.yml.mysql
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ production:
   reconnect: false
   database: gitlabhq_production
   pool: 10
+  reaping_frequency: 10
   username: git
   password: "secure password"
   # host: localhost