Great discussion on water changing methods

[GTR73]

Allow me to add to this mass-debate ( :lol: ) . . .

Just to clarify to newbies in the hobby, there are three types of neutraliser that I'm aware of:  
-Stuff that neutralises chlorine and chloromines only
-Stuff that neutralises chlorine and chloromines AND ammonia, and heavy metals (what I use).
-Stuff that claims to do the whole lot as well as create ideal water conditions for your fish (eg Geo Liquid)

I have for years done the same thing: fill a bucket from the tap, add neutraliser, add to the tank. Never had a problem as yet.
I make sure I use decent stuff i.e. I use Aquastar from Age of Aquariums which claims to neutralise not only chlorine and chloromines, but heavy metals (like copper) and other contaminants. Essentially it's like a more expensive European product called Prime. I live in a 65 year old house with copper pipes, so a good neutraliser is essential.
You can check what Aquastar does from below link if interested, but convenience I use the good water conditioner in a bucket beforehand, and for me and my fish so far so good. I can see how people might get caught out with just the basic chlorine neutraliser as found at the supermarket, but I've never had a drama with the better stuff.

http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category36_1.htm

cheers.

[Savage_roo]

What is going on here I go of line for 2 days and the form goes to hell in a hay basket
Hey !!
Age ya water
Add ya chemicals
And get on with ya lives is that so hard  8O

[GoFast]

Just to add my 2 cents  :P

I've been doing the hose in the tank method for many years now and haven't had a problem... I do tend to add a little extra neutraliser with some added at the beginning, middle and end of the change. Maximum water changed for a tank is 30% in one go. This is usually less (and more frequent) in wintertime as the water out of the tap is too cold.

I think the size of the tank/system matters - I wouldn't do it with a 2 foot tank  :!:  

Fry tanks get smaller "aged water" waterchanges. In this instance the water in a bucket with neutraliser added and an air stone for an hour or two before being pumped into the tanks.

Everyone has their difference methods of water changes but and some may say there's a 'right' or 'wrong' way to do things - I think there's a different way to do things - whether they're right or wrong is up to the individual.

Cheers

Matt

ps - been keeping fish for 15 years  :wink:

edited - I use a neutraliser by aquasonic - I haven't heard of many others using it but I reckon it tops  8)  http://www.aquasonic.com.au/ It's made in Australia for Australian conditions  :mrgreen:

[turtle]

well it wasn't hard to track down the blow hard squishy fishy ,works down the coast in aquariums alive ,just need to find out what days your there justin ,would you like me to ring up and talk to you boyfriend and find out or do you want to let me know on here .you will know me when you see me ,look for a large red head who looks unamused ,but please don't run .

[ashhhh]

lol, your kidding right :roll:

[wrk21]

turtle,
whats justin been up to now???

he's not stirring the pot again!!!


 ))o

[madbob101]

[quote:d08ba9490d="turtle"]well it wasn't hard to track down the blow hard squishy fishy ,works down the coast in aquariums alive ,just need to find out what days your there justin ,would you like me to ring up and talk to you boyfriend and find out or do you want to let me know on here .you will know me when you see me ,look for a large red head who looks unamused ,but please don't run .[/quote:d08ba9490d]

Turtle your new here right? Not a good way to start off by throwing around threats and bad mouthing forum users who have been here for quite a while and do there part where they can help.

I mean i know Justin shits us all  :lol:  but we have learnt to luv ok well put up with him...its what we have to do here to help each other rather than act like school kids :D

[here fishie fishie]

Your source (gee let me guess who that could be) tell you what it's a tad outdated ah. I'm not even in the fish industry.. playing around with plants if you must know.

[quote:1d8d0a9655]look for a large red head who looks unamused[/quote:1d8d0a9655]
Sounds like the misses.

Didn't have to stir this time Wayne,  :roll:  just because my views on topics are different sometimes.
The last post about chlorine & chloramines come from a text, editor Ad Konnings, its advice take it or leave it.
My fish aren't cheap, I will take all precautions to eliminate all potential risks.

Cheers,
Frenchy :D

[here fishie fishie]

Thanks Bob, :?  I think.  :lol:

Frenchy :D

[madbob101]

[quote:6a1e9bd576="here fishie fishie"]
Sounds like the misses.

[/quote:6a1e9bd576]


Haha classic come back  :lol:  :lol:

[Aquariums Alive]

Just to let you know Turtle
Justin doesnt work for me.
Just so i know which one here is his boyfriend?

Brad

[here fishie fishie]

[quote:bcf09408a9]Just so i know which one here is his boyfriend?[/quote:bcf09408a9]
Don't you trust me Brad :cry:
 
Frenchy :D

[ashhhh]

[quote:ff56ba1727="here fishie fishie"][quote:ff56ba1727]Just so i know which one here is his boyfriend?[/quote:ff56ba1727]
Don't you trust me Brad :cry:
 
Frenchy :D[/quote:ff56ba1727]

 8O ........ewww

[IAMRustyBlade]

This is getting personal now  :?  
Why do some people feel the need for physical threats over something so small and stupid :(

Get over yourself and grow up please, lets get back to the water quality issue  :D

[cichlidwoman]

yep second that!!! and they say girls are bitchy! :wink: