I've got a few questions, if you're feeling generous and have a little time.
I would really feel safer if my rays got water changed from a system rather than buckets (plus, it's so 2002 to haul buckets around!). If I wind up back in the desert, I want to make it easier on Ashley to take good care of the rays (as she loves them, feeds them and knows quite a bit about them, but so far I've done all of the water and filter work).
I want to build a system for 2 tanks that will change the water automatically. I've only got a sink and a tub to work with in the guest bathroom, and I cannot drill holes in the walls, so bear with me. My tank is also glass (not drilled) but the 6'x5'x2' plywood tanquarium I am building will have a drain hole. I've also got a 360 gallon acrylic aquarium coming in, but the only nearby bathroom is in our bathroom, and Ashley would never allow pipes or tubes to come anywhere near her sanctuary, so buckets away on that tank.
I've actually got an overflow box (not installed yet, because I'm nervous about flooding the house), no working sump (but I do have various sized bins set aside for just such an occasion) but no plumbing or anything else I need yet (I'm not exactly sure what that even is at this point) except for a sediment/carbon stop water filter that hooks up to the sink. The water here in Odenton, MD is total crap, but I think one sediment and one carbon block will be ok.
So, here are my questions:
1. Does carbon block remove chlorine?
2. What exactly do I need to make a relatively idiot-proof sump and continuous water changer?
3. Do you mind helping a noob out?
I am rather new to the DIY type stuff, so if you could be really clear about what parts I need and how to put it together, I would be very grateful.
I know it is a lot to ask, but I haven't been getting anywhere asking Home Depot employees or looking around on the net, and I want to get this thing underway already so that I can post the thread instead of carrying buckets (or have Ash carry the buckets, if I am gone).
Thanks,
-Matt
I would really feel safer if my rays got water changed from a system rather than buckets (plus, it's so 2002 to haul buckets around!). If I wind up back in the desert, I want to make it easier on Ashley to take good care of the rays (as she loves them, feeds them and knows quite a bit about them, but so far I've done all of the water and filter work).
I want to build a system for 2 tanks that will change the water automatically. I've only got a sink and a tub to work with in the guest bathroom, and I cannot drill holes in the walls, so bear with me. My tank is also glass (not drilled) but the 6'x5'x2' plywood tanquarium I am building will have a drain hole. I've also got a 360 gallon acrylic aquarium coming in, but the only nearby bathroom is in our bathroom, and Ashley would never allow pipes or tubes to come anywhere near her sanctuary, so buckets away on that tank.
I've actually got an overflow box (not installed yet, because I'm nervous about flooding the house), no working sump (but I do have various sized bins set aside for just such an occasion) but no plumbing or anything else I need yet (I'm not exactly sure what that even is at this point) except for a sediment/carbon stop water filter that hooks up to the sink. The water here in Odenton, MD is total crap, but I think one sediment and one carbon block will be ok.
So, here are my questions:
1. Does carbon block remove chlorine?
2. What exactly do I need to make a relatively idiot-proof sump and continuous water changer?
3. Do you mind helping a noob out?
I am rather new to the DIY type stuff, so if you could be really clear about what parts I need and how to put it together, I would be very grateful.
I know it is a lot to ask, but I haven't been getting anywhere asking Home Depot employees or looking around on the net, and I want to get this thing underway already so that I can post the thread instead of carrying buckets (or have Ash carry the buckets, if I am gone).
Thanks,
-Matt
