coralreeferrn
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I did my first water change on my 14 gallon biocube last night...it was kinda of messy.....any tips on a easy/clean way to change the water??? Thanks!!! This forum is WONDERFUL
An easier way for a H20 change?
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perfectdark
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Originally Posted by coralreeferRN
http:///forum/post/2686394
I did my first water change on my 14 gallon biocube last night...it was kinda of messy.....any tips on a easy/clean way to change the water??? Thanks!!! This forum is WONDERFUL
Well depending on how you do yours. I have a waste bucket and a fill bucket.
I turn off all the pumps and lights. I start a syphon take out the desired amount of water. Then I go to my SW mix container, and pump in about 1/2 of a buckets worth of SW into it. Carry it over to the tank and pour it into the rear chambers. I fill that bucket up half way again and repeat. I am done with my water change.
http:///forum/post/2686394
I did my first water change on my 14 gallon biocube last night...it was kinda of messy.....any tips on a easy/clean way to change the water??? Thanks!!! This forum is WONDERFUL
Well depending on how you do yours. I have a waste bucket and a fill bucket.
I turn off all the pumps and lights. I start a syphon take out the desired amount of water. Then I go to my SW mix container, and pump in about 1/2 of a buckets worth of SW into it. Carry it over to the tank and pour it into the rear chambers. I fill that bucket up half way again and repeat. I am done with my water change.
sepulatian
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Prime, I was just thinking that same thing
What issues did you have with the water change?
What issues did you have with the water change?
ca161406
Member
with my 20 gal its pretty simple. i get two 5 gallon buckets. one waste water, one for clean. mix the water about an hour before( or if you have a holding container take it from there. i have 2 large heavy duty trash cans in the basement i keep stocked with clean SW) syphion waste water into one of the buckets. and pour the clean water in. at lowes or where ever you can get nice ones that have spouts built into the lids so it makes it really easy and clean to pour into the tank. for me thats a perfect 25% change. the buckets have lil marks on the inside for each gallon so its easy to tell how much is in them....hope i helped... the 90 gal is a punk to get done, as well as my 125 thats being set up today
kellenr
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Originally Posted by coralreeferRN
http:///forum/post/2686394
I did my first water change on my 14 gallon biocube last night...it was kinda of messy.....any tips on a easy/clean way to change the water??? Thanks!!! This forum is WONDERFUL
It's only messy if you're spilling water around. Just siphon out the old and pour in the new.
You're only talking like 3 gallons anyway! A 5gal bucket to siphon into, pour it out. Fill 3 gallons of RO water and mix in 1.5 cups of salt, pour in tank. Doesn't get much easier than that.
You should hear what some people on here have to do when it comes time for a water change! ...better plan a Saturday for it! lol
http:///forum/post/2686394
I did my first water change on my 14 gallon biocube last night...it was kinda of messy.....any tips on a easy/clean way to change the water??? Thanks!!! This forum is WONDERFUL
It's only messy if you're spilling water around. Just siphon out the old and pour in the new.
You're only talking like 3 gallons anyway! A 5gal bucket to siphon into, pour it out. Fill 3 gallons of RO water and mix in 1.5 cups of salt, pour in tank. Doesn't get much easier than that.
You should hear what some people on here have to do when it comes time for a water change! ...better plan a Saturday for it! lol
rebelprettyboy
Active Member
lol my 14 is easy!
I just take this gallon pitcher I have stick it in the tank. Fill it up. Take it out. I few drops hit the ground I take it to the sink pour it out. Take the pitcher lower it into my saltwater thats mixed up and purt it in the tank
I just take this gallon pitcher I have stick it in the tank. Fill it up. Take it out. I few drops hit the ground I take it to the sink pour it out. Take the pitcher lower it into my saltwater thats mixed up and purt it in the tank
sepulatian
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Be sure that the new water is premixed for at least 24 hrs with a power head.
ca161406
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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2687139
Be sure that the new water is premixed for at least 24 hrs with a power head.
hmm ive herd it was an hour min. :x
i normally make mine a few days before and keep it stored with powerhead and termo. though
http:///forum/post/2687139
Be sure that the new water is premixed for at least 24 hrs with a power head.
hmm ive herd it was an hour min. :x
i normally make mine a few days before and keep it stored with powerhead and termo. though
metweezer
Active Member
Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2687139
Be sure that the new water is premixed for at least 24 hrs with a power head.
+1. It adds oxygenization (sp) to the water.
http:///forum/post/2687139
Be sure that the new water is premixed for at least 24 hrs with a power head.
+1. It adds oxygenization (sp) to the water.
zsqure
Member
The best waterchange method has been stated many times...siphon out old water. Pour in new water...I siphon in the new water so I don't disturb anything. Now on to my hijack of thids thread. My water gets mixed in a 44gal trash can (in my basement) from lowes or home dumpster I can't remember. Once mixed the water will churn around for 5 days or so waiting to be removed, all this time the lid is fastened to the top of the can....is this bad not allowing air to get to the water?
guyerson
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I siphon the water out with 1" hose because it gets the water out in a hurry - then I use a Mag 5 to pump waste water out of the bucket and into the sink - take pre-mixed SW and pump it back into the tank. Fairly easy operation.. Only a few drips here and there. After you do it enough you'll get it down to a science.
florida joe
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14-gallon tank 25% water chance at most. Correct me if I am wrong that’s 3 ½ gallons at most. Shphon, tubing, pumps. Talk about over kill one 5 gallon bucket to dump into an a one gallon plastic milk container with the top cut off.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2689521
14-gallon tank 25% water chance at most. Correct me if I am wrong that’s 3 ½ gallons at most. Shphon, tubing, pumps. Talk about over kill one 5 gallon bucket to dump into an a one gallon plastic milk container with the top cut off.
Yeah, I have a great system for big tanks. But for a 14 gal nano; I'd think a couple items from the dollar store and 10 minutes max should do it...and that would include a glass cleaning.
http:///forum/post/2689521
14-gallon tank 25% water chance at most. Correct me if I am wrong that’s 3 ½ gallons at most. Shphon, tubing, pumps. Talk about over kill one 5 gallon bucket to dump into an a one gallon plastic milk container with the top cut off.
Yeah, I have a great system for big tanks. But for a 14 gal nano; I'd think a couple items from the dollar store and 10 minutes max should do it...and that would include a glass cleaning.
ca161406
Member
Originally Posted by zsqure
http:///forum/post/2689295
The best waterchange method has been stated many times...siphon out old water. Pour in new water...I siphon in the new water so I don't disturb anything. Now on to my hijack of thids thread. My water gets mixed in a 44gal trash can (in my basement) from lowes or home dumpster I can't remember. Once mixed the water will churn around for 5 days or so waiting to be removed, all this time the lid is fastened to the top of the can....is this bad not allowing air to get to the water?
thats how i always do it so it shouldnt be a prob. SW is sold in sealed containers too so ? it should be fine. ive have had no probs
http:///forum/post/2689295
The best waterchange method has been stated many times...siphon out old water. Pour in new water...I siphon in the new water so I don't disturb anything. Now on to my hijack of thids thread. My water gets mixed in a 44gal trash can (in my basement) from lowes or home dumpster I can't remember. Once mixed the water will churn around for 5 days or so waiting to be removed, all this time the lid is fastened to the top of the can....is this bad not allowing air to get to the water?
thats how i always do it so it shouldnt be a prob. SW is sold in sealed containers too so ? it should be fine. ive have had no probs
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/2689534
Yeah, I have a great system for big tanks. But for a 14 gal nano; I'd think a couple items from the dollar store and 10 minutes max should do it...and that would include a glass cleaning.
T i think you gave me the idea of the plastic garbage can on wheels
http:///forum/post/2689534
Yeah, I have a great system for big tanks. But for a 14 gal nano; I'd think a couple items from the dollar store and 10 minutes max should do it...and that would include a glass cleaning.
T i think you gave me the idea of the plastic garbage can on wheels
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by ca161406
http:///forum/post/2689567
thats how i always do it so it shouldnt be a prob. SW is sold in sealed containers too so ? it should be fine. ive have had no probs
You have to oxygenate the water that is sold pre-mixed as well.
http:///forum/post/2689567
thats how i always do it so it shouldnt be a prob. SW is sold in sealed containers too so ? it should be fine. ive have had no probs
You have to oxygenate the water that is sold pre-mixed as well.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2689588
T i think you gave me the idea of the plastic garbage can on wheels
I think I did; works great, huh? The one I have is a 80 gal industrial container; with a new tank in the house, I even use another regular rubbermaid can on wheels for top-off,,,my son's job. But, with some imagination, this just doesn't have to be a big job. The easier it is, the more often it gets done.
http:///forum/post/2689588
T i think you gave me the idea of the plastic garbage can on wheels
I think I did; works great, huh? The one I have is a 80 gal industrial container; with a new tank in the house, I even use another regular rubbermaid can on wheels for top-off,,,my son's job. But, with some imagination, this just doesn't have to be a big job. The easier it is, the more often it gets done.