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

[desireless]

CP, the friend here from Jarkata leh ... if i not wrong, they can age water depending on which part of the water system they draw the water from.

Jarkata or Singapore, Chloramine cannot be removed simply by water aging. I am surprised many people living in countries which use chloramine in their water still practise Water aging method.

I have even read some local old birds advocating Water Aging and preaching it to newbies.

[The Matrix]

when is time for maintenance like emptying the tank, clean the filter, scrubbing the algae, everybody deep down the heart will feel "Oh! just another day of....."  depending on how much passion you have, 1st few times maybe still feeling ok, but you would find it tiresom or bordersom if it takes too much effort (this will of course depend on the size and location of tank, your way of upkeep, and its condition)...u know what I mean.
I am talking about 10 - 20 yrs of life-long hobby here, if you make the routine too taxing, sooner or later you would have to drop or slow down.  
Not to discourage but this is the fact everyone has to go thru. 
My flame is still buring but can feel the weakening due to aging   

i am stepping into the 30th yrs of fish keeping and for 20 yrs, i was a super lazy pig and try to change when see whole tank of fish wiped out. young punk dunno anything mah. where got time ... date girls, watch movies, pub hopping more shiok.

it's 3 tonnes of water at home and i need to roll out few rubber hoses across the house to change water each time. that's weekly exercise. taxing, tired, bored ... maybe. just treat it as a form of regular exercise to sweat it out and that keep you young . if there are too many negative thoughts, then it's never going to be a good hobby.

Most of the time, it's merely an hour job. I believe you spend more than an hour surfing net reading postings. Spend some quality time for the quality fish u got. Do it in the quiet nite or morning and turn on some light refreshing classic. As I am typing, the water is filling slowly. The fishes are enjoying nice clean clear water now ... ;)

and i will hv a good nice sleep.

[The Matrix]

Jarkata or Singapore, Chloramine cannot be removed simply by water aging. I am surprised many people living in countries which use chloramine in their water still practise Water aging method.

I have even read some local old birds advocating Water Aging and preaching it to newbies. 

So far they dun see anything wrong mah, aiya, who knows they using their magical method.

anyway, some countries not using chloramines if i not wrong.

[gohks]

i am stepping into the 30th yrs of fish keeping and for 20 yrs, i was a super lazy pig and try to change when see whole tank of fish wiped out.    young punk dunno anything mah. where got time ... date girls, watch movies, pub hopping more shiok.

it's 3 tonnes of water at home and i need to roll out few rubber hoses across the house to change water each time. that's weekly exercise. taxing, tired, bored ... maybe. just treat it as a form of regular exercise to sweat it out and that keep you young  . if there are too many negative thoughts, then it's never going to be a good hobby.

Most of the time, it's merely an hour job. I believe you spend more than an hour surfing net reading postings. Spend some quality time for the quality fish u got. Do it in the quiet nite or morning and turn on some light refreshing classic. As I am typing, the water is filling slowly. The fishes are enjoying nice clean clear water now ...  ;)

and i will hv a good nice sleep.

I concurred that having good goldfish need good maintenance it really boils down to individuals, who are the exceptions and who are the norms u folks decide.

[goldrush]

Although water changes remain one of the key factors in attaining success in any aquarium hobby we must be receptive to new and innovative implementation to enhance our fish keeping.Time and tested procedures are foundation towards a good understanding of any subjects but at the same time be vigilant and aware of any recent development of your interest so as not to stifle out any possible breakthroughs.Reverse osmosis in theory ,looks and sounds good but in practice may be too time consuming and costly for many liking.Just like:


BMW IS THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE BUT MANY OF US CAN ONLY AFFORD ,THE MOST A PENULTIMATE ONE.............


Cheers

goldrush

[gohks]

i am stepping into the 30th yrs of fish keeping and for 20 yrs, i was a super lazy pig and try to change when see whole tank of fish wiped out.    young punk dunno anything mah. where got time ... date girls, watch movies, pub hopping more shiok.

Wah! 30 yrs have past, u really got a deceiving name

[ranchu8]

it's 3 tonnes of water at home and i need to roll out few rubber hoses across the house to change water each time...

wah Matrix, 3 tonnes at home?? ok to say how many tanks and how many fishes? and all in green water?

[The Matrix]

wah Matrix, 3 tonnes at home?? ok to say how many tanks and how many fishes? and all in green water?

4x 3ft tubs, 2x 4 ft tank, 4x 2ft custom made square tank and many 2ft plastic/toyogo tanks. haha lost count of how many i got, plastic tank spoilt n throw n buy new ones. only 1 tub is green water, the rest air stone or sponge.

4ft tank i dun change weekly, only 1-2 fish in there. tubs around 10 pieces, 2ft tank 2-3 pieces and plastic tank 1 fish each.

still far from those discus breeding days, whole house all tanks, hall, rooms, toilets even outside the house

[ranchu8]

wah, thanks Matrix for the info ... you sure have a supporting wife and family

[gohks]

wah, thanks Matrix for the info ... you sure have a supporting wife and family

As the saying goes, "Every successful man behind is a woman"

[goldrush]

Don't forget Behind every failed Man is ANOTHER woman!!!!!!!!!!!