Created a system 3 weeks ago just check ph balance and bacteria and water is so clean just going to post video of it if any one wants any info http://youtu.be/dGHyKXb94S0
Chameleon dripped system
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MissLissa
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How are you testing for bacteria? Wet slides, stains and a high-powered microscope? Because that is pretty much the only way to tell what you have or do not have living in your water. You can buy tests for ammonia, nitrate and nitrite, but there is no easy home test for bacteria.
The point of a filter in an aquatic biosystem is to remove solid waste, and even more importantly, to support and provide a medium for bacterial growth. I can guarantee that unless you are disinfecting that filter and changing the water every day (probably with sterile water) that you have bacteria in there (technically, you'd have them even then, just less). In no way do filters remove bacteria from the water, unless you also have a UV sterilizer and protein skimmer.
I mean, it looks cool and everything- just don't expect it to be bacteria-free. And it's going to be a lot of work to maintain it to the level that it will still provide rain-quality water.
The point of a filter in an aquatic biosystem is to remove solid waste, and even more importantly, to support and provide a medium for bacterial growth. I can guarantee that unless you are disinfecting that filter and changing the water every day (probably with sterile water) that you have bacteria in there (technically, you'd have them even then, just less). In no way do filters remove bacteria from the water, unless you also have a UV sterilizer and protein skimmer.
I mean, it looks cool and everything- just don't expect it to be bacteria-free. And it's going to be a lot of work to maintain it to the level that it will still provide rain-quality water.
just used a bacteria water testing kit it checks for"Nuisance" Bacteria
Disease-causing bacteria
Iron
Manganese
Hydrogen sulphide (sulfur)
Hard water
softener
Lead
Sand or grit
not very expensive and useful tools can get them in any chemist.
as long as you use a good filter and change water regular and you can use normal boiled water. the filter is mainly for if you take a trip up two 2 week i will be changing about every week to maintain clean water
Disease-causing bacteria
Iron
Manganese
Hydrogen sulphide (sulfur)
Hard water
softener
Lead
Sand or grit
not very expensive and useful tools can get them in any chemist.
as long as you use a good filter and change water regular and you can use normal boiled water. the filter is mainly for if you take a trip up two 2 week i will be changing about every week to maintain clean water
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