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[mattgoanna]

Hi all
I wanted to share something interesting. For some time I have looked at the Ocean Free Hydra systems with some suspicion, but also some interest. These filters use a very low electric current to produce reactive ions that break up bio-loads into nitrogen gas, water and other stuff by oxidation.
Anyway, I wanted / needed to increase the number of discus in my tank from 5 to 7 and I was confident I would crash the tank based on the water changes I need to do to maintain it. I purchased a Hydra stream 1 and connected it to the canister filter. I must say that after 7 days I am impressed. The water is perfect, the fish are better colours and they are wanting to spawn.
I will do some tests over the next few weeks and see how it goes.
Matt

[jimstreet]

Very interested to see your results. As I have 2 canisters do you think I'd need 1 for each canister?

[mattgoanna]

You would only need one as they work based on water volume, so you would use a Hydra stream 1, 2 or 3 depending on the size of the tank. They don't use much power, so 2 would be fine if you are willing to spend the money.

[mattgoanna]

Just a quick update for anyone interested in these filters.
I have been using it now for around 4 weeks and the key difference is in the growth rate of the fish.
I have never had fish grow so quickly, so definitely something good going on.

[jimstreet]

Sounds great, I might have to look into it.

I've recently changed food to the new Aussie Blackworm pellets and my fish seem to be getting fatter and growing quicker too.

[rburrowes]

Hows it going? Would you use it over a UV steralizer?

[mattgoanna]

It would be good to do both UV and Hydra, but for different reasons. UV is great for bacteria and disease control, but the Hydra will maintain better overall water quality - ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.