Eco-Aqualizer trial

[Proteus]

Test specifics;

Adding a X75 Eco-Aqualizer to a 68g tank (48x18x18)
pH usually @ 6.5 but drops slowly until next water change (to approx 6.2-6.3)
Water changes @ 6-8g (30L approx) every day or second day
Temp - 28-29c
Stocked with 12 Juvenile sized Discus
Bare Bottom tank with potted plants
Filtration prior to adding Eco-Aqualizer 2 x AC300's, 1 x AC200, 1 x Sacem Marathon 1500 Canister, 3 x Air Powered sponge filters.

Images;

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DAY 1;

Unit is in place, it is hooked up to the return line of the Marathon 1500.

Parameters at 11.00am, 12th June 2004

(last water change 2 days prior)

pH = 6.52
Ammonia = <0,25mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = <5mg/L

(15% water change and floor vac undertaken when Eco-Aqualizer was connected)

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Day 2;

pH = 6.51
Ammonia = <0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = <0mg/L

(No water change today)

Behaviour, only minimal change, seem to be more active, and one which has been quite dark lately is now unrecognisable.

Water clarity has not changed, although it was very clear beforehand.

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Day 3;


pH = 6.50
Ammonia = 0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = 0mg/L

(5% Water Change done after testing water quality)

No obvious changes from previous day, however for the first time since this tank has been operational (9 months) I havent had a pH drop, normally after 2 days it would be down to 6.3-6.25.

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Day 4;


pH = 6.51
Ammonia = 0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = 0mg/L

Very happy with NH4 & NO3 test results, no visible readings. (mind you, previously I only checked these weekly or fortnightly, if ever there was a rise, it was only marginal)

pH is stable, which is something I havent had before, other than that, no significant changes.

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Day 5;


pH = 6.49
Ammonia = 0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = 0mg/L

Still no readings on NO3 or NH4...

Fish seem to be a little more vibrant today.

[Proteus]

Day 6;


pH = 6.47
Ammonia = 0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = 0.1mg/L

very marginal NO3 reading, could almost class it as 0mg/L but to have an accurate trial any reading will be noted and rounded up.

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Day 7;


pH = 6.49
Ammonia = 0mg/L (ppm)
Nitrates = 0mg/L

(10% Water Change done 2hrs prior to testing water quality)

Water very clear, I would say the water change helped, but considering I have cut water changes by 50% it is as clear as doing daily water changes.

Normally once or twice a week I need to give the glass a quick clean due to microscopic algae attaching itself, I have not needed to do that this past week.

No readings on any tests, fish are very active, colours good.

[flukes]

Damn shouldnt have done the water change Pro, wanted to see how long it was going too be before those nitrates built up.

[Proteus]

I need to schedule things in as best possible with work and stuff...

I can do the testing at the same time everyday, but water changes have to be squeezed in when possible.

I am going to pick up a Nitrites testing kit tomorrow (my set is missing bits and no solution left) so that will be added to the list.