Water Change Vs Reverse Osmosis, Water Change vs Reverse Osmosis Options

[ameister]

Let me post a theoretical question...

I understand the need to do regular water changes to remove some nitrates and growth inhibitors. What if we hook up a reverse osmosis system to the aquarium and cycling 20-30% of water through the reverse osmosis system on a weekly or twice a week. Any topping up could also go through the RO system.

If I am not mistaken, RO forces molecules via membrane as it purify the water. It can remove most bacteria, heavy metals and even sodium in some setups. A nitrate molecule is bigger than a sodium molecule, so nitrates will be removed. We can use plants to remove nitrates anyways. As for the growth inhibitor, it should be a large organic molecule and so easily removed by the RO system.

I have recently moved to a flat/apartment and if I were to setup an aquarium big enough for my liking, I dread the water change process that I will be getting myself into.

To all you Goldfish Gurus out there, I your advice, comments and suggestions.

[aronkhj]

Guys, i'm jus curious...

which gives you more pleasure... the fish or the hassle of keeping the fish??? ;)

and knowing sgp water cost, i think everytime you guys there change water can buy another fish!

[The Matrix]

Guys, i'm jus curious...

which gives you more pleasure... the fish or the hassle of keeping the fish???  ;)

and knowing sgp water cost, i think everytime you guys there change water can buy another fish!

RIGHT ON ! The amount of water change at home is nearly 3 tonnes a month, more than enough to buy quite a good fish. But what the heck, the important thing is the fish is living in good condition.

Well, we can also think otherwise, if really get a good fish, why not pay more attention to ensure the fish not just survive but grow nicely in our hand. no point own an expensive fish and not taking care of the most essential part of the hobby.

for your 1st question, which give me more pleasure ... if the fish is growing nicely and not deteriorating, watever i do is worth the effort. that's fish keeping.