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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    thats what i was wondering. because u dilute the waste with drip system and remove much less compared to 1 large WC.
    wonder why so many reef keepers use this method then?

    hmm. well havent spent $$$ on equipments yet.
    and i get what others are saying here.

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    Dave, I think using a protein skimmer really helps the reef side of the house.
    Your discus are talking to you....are you listening


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    Quote Originally Posted by dkeef View Post
    thats what i was wondering. because u dilute the waste with drip system and remove much less compared to 1 large WC.
    wonder why so many reef keepers use this method then?

    hmm. well havent spent $$$ on equipments yet.
    and i get what others are saying here.
    Salt and fresh are 2 totally different game but same idea: " healthy fish required clean water"

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    it would be nice to know tho from someone who actually have set up this kind of auto system for long period and see the result.
    especially in planted tank.

    im still debating if i wanna try this cuz i understand what others are saying here. and those equipments are useful to me whether or not i make it automatic or manual wc due to having a sump. if test show high nitrate then i could always go back to manual large wcs.

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    NASA spent millions of dollars on research for pen that would write in space..

    RUSSIANS used pencil..

    KISS Method
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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    Quote Originally Posted by warlock4169 View Post
    NASA spent millions of dollars on research for pen that would write in space..

    RUSSIANS used pencil..

    KISS Method
    haha nice...btw whats KISS?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkeef View Post
    haha nice...btw whats KISS?
    Keep it simple stupid..
    Motto from nasa enginners
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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    ...adopted from USN for which it was a design principle of note in '60

    Go NAVY!

    Speaking of old discussions and rulers, I see the gold standard for SD has surfaced. Anyone with a new/old/hairbrained idea, well you must bring the results to NADA for comparison. That's like the homebody getting a yoga mat and exercise video. They lose some weight, feel better and feel better about themselves and can actually jog a few miles. Yea!

    Until they're told they're doing it wrong. Hey there homie, if you ramp up the metabolism with all these supplements and get some on some legitimate equipment and training regimen, then you'd really be good. Go enter yourself in the Boston Marathon or Mr. Olympia and see what kind of shape you're in.

    LOL!!!

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    I am just trying to get the word out on NADA. Like I have said in the past....It is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on.....

    The one area that I would like to see increase is the number of hobbyist that show their fish. Win or lose it makes the show more fun.

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    John is right. I went to 2012 show and had a blast. I even took a fish. It did not win anything but it acclimated well and presented itself nicely so I was happy. It was four days of being immersed in discus and discus people. I loved it.
    Your discus are talking to you....are you listening


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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtVt0xRW-bI&sns=em

    He does drip on all his tanks including discus breeders.

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    $$$ lol

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    His drip cost $20 to make. Good to be mr diy.

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    Since you are convinced it is the way to go then please do it.......

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    Default Re: Why dont discus keepers do automatic water changes more often?

    Its not a crime to throw some ideas back and forth. If it bothers ppl then please look away.
    Id appreciate it. Thanks.

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