Rethinking standard practice: 8 years, no testing, no disease.

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While I appreciate the level of concern I've been keeping fish since I was 16 years of age , I'm well versed it what works for me and the lifespan of my fish. I've had multiple tanks across multiple occupancies, I treat my indoor aquariums the same as I treat my outdoor ponds, because realistically that's what it is, an indoor pond. The only difference to an actual pond and aquarium is that one has the weather to contend with , while the other I have to manually intervene as and when required. I have never ran a test kit in all the time I have kept fish, while I don't plan on starting , I'll quite happily live stream , my walk to the shop,the purchase of the kit and the testing of the water.

Like I say my next water change isn't due until the end of July, but I am happy to test at the end of June just to keep everyone here happy, it would also be interesting to know for my own knowledge.
 
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vain said:
I have never ran a test kit in all the time I have kept fish, while I don't plan on starting , I'll quite happily live stream , my walk to the shop,the purchase of the kit and the testing of the water.

Like I say my next water change isn't due until the end of July, but I am happy to test at the end of June just to keep everyone here happy, it would also be interesting to know for my own knowledge.
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Hello; If the cost is an issue ask the fish shop if they will test the water for little or maybe no cost. Not much point in buying a test kit for one round of tests.

If you do buy a master test kit, may I suggest testing the tap water along with the tank water. May I also suggest you pick up a gallon of distilled water.

I do not know how it works where you live but I can get a report from my tap water company by simply asking. Actually, a copy is kept in the lobby of the office so I no longer have to ask. Check for parameters especially for chlorine or chloramine. It is my understanding most water companies use one or the other.

If you are lucky enough to be on a good well an occasional test of the water might be a good idea. Probable would need to send a sample off as tests can go beyond most aquarium kits.

Not necessary to document the process, at least not for me. The outcome of the water test is for your information. Share with us or not.
 
I'm choosing to live stream the process because then I can't be accused of manufacturing the results. I'm not just going to change the process of how I keep fish overnight because people on the internet told me too, like I say it would be good for me to get an understanding on how the tests work anyway incase I ever decide to test again in the future
 
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I'm not just going to change the process of how I keep fish overnight because people on the internet told me too,
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Most people on the internet probably don't give a flying fig what you do, myself included. lol

I generally only comment on these types of topics so that when someone new to the hobby reads a discussion such as this,
they don't get to thinking that they too can run their tanks for months at a time, sans the introduction of fresh water, without risking the long-term health of their fish.

For the vast majority of aquatic glass boxes, the old adage "the solution to pollution, is dilution" still holds true today.

Good luck.
 
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I'll be the oddball here, level that tank and put some d@m water in it!!! There's like 20% of the water missing 🤣

Oh and I commented here so I can see these "results", hmmmm next month lol

I also agree with RD. RD. About spreading the details for new comers. This is opposite of the Mandalorian, This Is Not The Way!
 
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It's never filled to the top line of the plastic frame mate, the ring light is zip tied to the top of the tank,, doing so would submerge the light.
 
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I am inclined to conclude that it's what the kids call "ragebaiting": making a far-off claim and being combative about it as a kind of online sport... which I am not opposed to. It's good to have sparring matches over the internet once in a while.
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It's never filled to the top line of the plastic frame mate, the ring light is zip tied to the top of the tank,, doing so would submerge the light.
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Hello; Can't fill the tank because that will submerge the light!!! An electric appliance "zip tied" to the top of the tank!!! Back in the 70's I had metal framed tanks with stainless light fixtures. I got zapped plenty of times.

Ragebaiting sure fits. Such would be some better than the topic of this thread being real.
 
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It's quite amusing people pulling fault at the zip tied light but in reality your all running filters, heaters etc , and while I understand these are submersible they are still connected to your electric supply. The chance of getting zapped still exists.

The light remains dry , has been used for months now without any issues, it works , it's functional and does exactly what your 80/90 pound lights are designed to do
 
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vain said:
It's never filled to the top line of the plastic frame mate, the ring light is zip tied to the top of the tank,, doing so would submerge the light.
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Sooooooo why not buy standard glass lids and throw an Amazon light on top and call it a day?
 
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