Zero Water Change System

Rayneuki · 10-03-2008, 11:57 AM

So it's like a reverse UGF? Huh... Sounds interesting... The idea is kinna like blowing the stuff up that stays in the gravel and getting it sucked up by the hob?

I dunno. I'm really excited. I can't wait for Tal to start writing about it :]

TAL · 10-03-2008, 12:00 PM

I look forward to trying the system.

The log will be thorough and the vieww will be a bit different as I am newer to fish keeping and may be representative of a population that may have previously been scared away from fishkeeping due to the regular water changes that some people want to avoid.

This is a win win.

Kissyboots · 10-03-2008, 12:03 PM

I have to say, if this thing turns out to work, I would seriously think about getting one. If I end up going to a college away from home next year (which is very likely), I won't be coming home every week-end to do water changes and nobody wants to take care of my tank for that long. The cost of this system is soon going to cancel out the gas costs for driving home and back!

TAL · 10-03-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kissyboots

I have to say, if this thing turns out to work, I would seriously think about getting one. If I end up going to a college away from home next year (which is very likely), I won't be coming home every week-end to do water changes and nobody wants to take care of my tank for that long. The cost of this system is soon going to cancel out the gas costs for driving home and back!

Good point kb and it builds on my point which is many people who may be interested or want fish may not have the time for those weekly water changes.

This could be to be an item that could be marketed to fish owners and a tool by which many new fish owners could be brought into the hobby.

brian1973 · 10-03-2008, 08:47 PM

TAL...you do know if this doesnt work you may end up killing some fish during this test..make sure you are willing to do it..IMO to give it a through review you can not do a water change until you are positive it isnt working which may be after a few deaths.

TAL · 10-03-2008, 09:13 PM

Bri,

I will be monitoring water conditions on a very regular basis.

brian1973 · 10-03-2008, 09:19 PM

Guess we will have to wait and see what happens...good luck..have you heard back on this free deal?

TAL · 10-03-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brian1973

Guess we will have to wait and see what happens...good luck..have you heard back on this free deal?

I'll have more information early next week.

Cichlid-Man · 10-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Put some plecos in there. If things go south, toss em in the deep fryer.

brian1973 · 10-03-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cichlid-Man

Put some plecos in there. If things go south, toss em in the deep fryer.

LMAO...good idea..or maybe a few big bluegills..oh a channel cat

10-03-2008, 11:57 AM	#41
Rayneuki Little Fish Join Date: May 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 228	So it's like a reverse UGF? Huh... Sounds interesting... The idea is kinna like blowing the stuff up that stays in the gravel and getting it sucked up by the hob? I dunno. I'm really excited. I can't wait for Tal to start writing about it :] __________________ ~30 Gal~ (long) 1 BN Pleco - Davey Jones (?) 2 Angel Fish - Nacht (M) Tag (F) 3 'Dwarf Weather Loaches' [Suspected to be Khuli loaches.] - Bandit (?), Vandal (?), Theif (?) 1 Crowntail Betta - Eve (F) ~Others~ 1 Cat - Kit Cat (F)

10-03-2008, 12:00 PM	#42
TAL Medium Fish Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 426	I look forward to trying the system. The log will be thorough and the vieww will be a bit different as I am newer to fish keeping and may be representative of a population that may have previously been scared away from fishkeeping due to the regular water changes that some people want to avoid. This is a win win. __________________ 03 Gallon Tanky Wanky - Empty 38 Gallon Tanky Wanky - 1 young Betta Fish, 1 GloFish, 1 Pleco, 1 Rainbow Shark, 1 Painted Swordtail, 2 Peppered Corys and 5 Gold Pristella Tetras, 2 Swordtail fry (Hi-Q Test Tank) Check out my HiQ Zero Water Exchange System Blog at : http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/equi...st-thread.html

10-03-2008, 12:03 PM	#43
Kissyboots Super Fish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,865	I have to say, if this thing turns out to work, I would seriously think about getting one. If I end up going to a college away from home next year (which is very likely), I won't be coming home every week-end to do water changes and nobody wants to take care of my tank for that long. The cost of this system is soon going to cancel out the gas costs for driving home and back! __________________ Kissy's Tank

10-03-2008, 08:47 PM	#45
brian1973 Super Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 1,879	TAL...you do know if this doesnt work you may end up killing some fish during this test..make sure you are willing to do it..IMO to give it a through review you can not do a water change until you are positive it isnt working which may be after a few deaths. __________________ http://www.nanfa.org/ Hi my name is Brian I suffer from MTS, please be aware it is very contagious.

10-03-2008, 09:13 PM	#46
TAL Medium Fish Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 426	Bri, I will be monitoring water conditions on a very regular basis. __________________ 03 Gallon Tanky Wanky - Empty 38 Gallon Tanky Wanky - 1 young Betta Fish, 1 GloFish, 1 Pleco, 1 Rainbow Shark, 1 Painted Swordtail, 2 Peppered Corys and 5 Gold Pristella Tetras, 2 Swordtail fry (Hi-Q Test Tank) Check out my HiQ Zero Water Exchange System Blog at : http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/equi...st-thread.html

10-03-2008, 09:19 PM	#47
brian1973 Super Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 1,879	Guess we will have to wait and see what happens...good luck..have you heard back on this free deal? __________________ http://www.nanfa.org/ Hi my name is Brian I suffer from MTS, please be aware it is very contagious.

10-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#49
Cichlid-Man MFT Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 8,811	Put some plecos in there. If things go south, toss em in the deep fryer. __________________