joshvollberg Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 How do I store the water/top off/ mixed etc..? How much do I take out? Should I syphon sand bed or even use a syphon? Do I use a small container? Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 How do I store the water/top off/ mixed etc..? How much do I take out? Should I syphon sand bed or even use a syphon? Do I use a small container? Store the Salt water in a 5g bucket Store the Top Off water in a 5g bucket Take out about 1/2 gallon once a week for a regular change. Take out the 1/2 gallon using small tubing, about 1/3 or 1/4 inch tubing. You can do this while siphoning. Then refill with a cup. Sounds good? Link to comment
joshvollberg Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Store the Salt water in a 5g bucket Store the Top Off water in a 5g bucket Take out about 1/2 gallon once a week for a regular change. Take out the 1/2 gallon using small tubing, about 1/3 or 1/4 inch tubing. You can do this while siphoning. Then refill with a cup. Sounds good? Ok thanks! Should I put lids on the buckets? How long will they last sitting there? Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Ok thanks! Should I put lids on the buckets? How long will they last sitting there? Yeah I would put lids to keep out the dust and assorted critters. I believe they can sit over a month at normal temperatures, as long as you keep it clean. Link to comment
uwdanno Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yes put lids on the buckets. It'll last long enough for you. Google water changes and watch a couple videos. There are some helpful ones. Link to comment
Partially Submerged Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 When I ran a Picotope, I'd make a fresh batch of water weekly (3 gallons, so basically a 100% water change every week) and used distilled water from the grocery store for topping off. Works like a charm. If you do large weekly water changes (which is highly recommended with this small tanks), I don't think storing mixed water makes a lot of sense. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 You can also just take a plastic cup and remove a 1/2 gal. ( or as much or little as you want) at a time by scooping it out. Then gently pour back the mixed salt. Are you checking the salinlty to your new mix- you'll want that to be the same as well as close to the same temp . You don't have to siphon each time. Just lightly stir your gravel once a week. It makes it quick and easy to just scoop out a little at a time. I am not familiar with that tank- does it have a filter compartment- just remove enough water each time so you don't drain out your tank. Also pour the new salt slowly into the filter compartment. Link to comment
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