You're not actually changing 24 gallons a day. You're diluting. There was a thread and a chart I think on MFK before on how to calculate your auto-WC. I would like to know about the temp fluctuations as well.
finally, no more water changes!
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temp is fine, winter might be a challenge but im trying to think of something ingeniousdleomd;3214954; said:
yes i plan on lowering it, but since i skipped last weeks w/c on this tank figured it cant hurt to run er like this for a few days atleast.zennzzo;3214956; said:
rated capacity is 15,000g, but since were dealing with fish and they cost $5 a piece, i figure i'll change monthly.
filter housing was free($20), plumbing pipe was free.swede;3214959; said:
2 pack carbon filter-$10
pressure regulator that is crap-$5
emmiters-$5
1/4"tubing-$5
brass 3/4 to 1/4, sleeve-$5
3 aqualifters-$30(these are not needed but ensure no air in the overflows at anytime, cheap insurance)
lolnot a plumbing thing, basically a small water pump that sucks air/water out of the overflow and back into the tank. google it for a better explanation.dleomd;3215036; said:
Does the carbon filter take care of any chlorine and or chloramine? Or do you have to add a dechlorinator daily as well?
its removes the chlorine, but not chloramine. i dont have chloramine in my water so im good there. there are chloramine filters available as well.
