Let's get rid of water changes
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I'm not sure of the actual intent or question with this thread.
I personally see no reason not to do some kind of periodic water change. Automated is my method to keep it simple and not worry about it.
I personally see many reasons to do water changes and Randy's post above highlights them through those links.
However, if one were to attempt "0" or a very little change of water I would look at what GlennF does and the DSR Method. He has about the only successful system so far that I know of that does no specific water change. Last specific water change he's done was in 2012. There is over time of course a change over of water but he has no maintenance plan calling for a water change.
I personally see no reason not to do some kind of periodic water change. Automated is my method to keep it simple and not worry about it.
I personally see many reasons to do water changes and Randy's post above highlights them through those links.
However, if one were to attempt "0" or a very little change of water I would look at what GlennF does and the DSR Method. He has about the only successful system so far that I know of that does no specific water change. Last specific water change he's done was in 2012. There is over time of course a change over of water but he has no maintenance plan calling for a water change.
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I like to do water changes too but isn't the Triton method also based on no WC's? Agree with Jason - GlennF's tanks are amazing.
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Yes, Triton methode is without water changes. I think the DyMiCO system from Holland was without WC at first as well, but I'm not sure if they could run it that way. And there is GlennF's DSR methode. So there is a lot of options and things to read
We run a couple of tanks with no water changes or very little changes since 2014. We send water to analysis at Triton lab, then adjust what is needed to adjust. Since we run different types of tanks the N and P is removed in different ways, ethanol, sulfur filters, algae refugiums etc.
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It is, AFAIK, based on using water changes as needed. As a tool basically and not as a maintenace method.
I also don't know of anyone using the Triton method that has gone as long as GlennF has with out a water change.
I would strive for bare minimum usage of water if I lived in a drought stricken area or being a conservationist. Which are good reasons. Otherwise, I see no reason to do so.
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After reading through this what popped in my mind....
Zeolites in moderation can assist .
Do some research on them and that might help you .
Zeolites in moderation can assist .
Do some research on them and that might help you .
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We'll assist with lowering ammonia, nitrates and phosphates. [emoji4]
https://reefs.com/2014/11/06/zeolite-reef-aquarium/
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/do-zeolite-work-in-sea-water.231479/
https://reefs.com/2014/11/06/zeolite-reef-aquarium/
http://aquaforest.eu/en/product/zeomix/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/do-zeolite-work-in-sea-water.231479/
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I don't believe reef tanks need or benefit from ammonia binding, and the amounts of those other two are quite small, especially nitrate. I doubt it binds any appreciable amount of nitrate directly from seawater.
If you want to bind phosphate, there are better materials.
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I don't believe reef tanks need or benefit from ammonia binding, and the amounts of those other two are quite small, especially nitrate. I doubt it binds any appreciable amount of nitrate directly from seawater.
If you want to bind phosphate, there are better materials.
Well I definitely respect your opinion that's for sure. [emoji4]
I believe ammonia binding could be helpful in a situation where you have an overstocked tank to begin with. I personally don't think this is a good idea.
I don't want to open the stocking a tank can of worms , but I'm overly conservative when it comes to this subject.
I totally agree that there are better ways .
So what's your opinion on nitrate for example?? How's this best dealt with?
