Auto water change and Rubbermaid trash can?

[cigars]

Is a Rubbermaid trash can ok for a autowater change system. Here is what I would like to do just not sure if it is ok, I would like to use a 50 gallon rubbermaid trash can to fill it with water heat the water to aquarium temp install an air pump to dechlorinate. i would like to have a uv filter inline also. What im asking is it ok to use the rubbermaid container without any worry of unwanted chemicals being transferred into the water? I was looking at the genesis reef system, to do two 50 gallon water changes a week on a 265 gallon tank.

Also is pvc pipe from homedepot or lowes ok for aquarium use? They say its only good for drainage not drinking. Or do I need to use cpvc?

 

[fishwhisperer]

cpvc, and so long as u dont over heat ur trash can and i would soak it and empty it for a week b4 using it

 

[fishwhisperer]

and tap water contain chlorimine, which duz not evaporate out, use prime, dont rely on the bubbler to remove unsafe chemicals and toxins

 

[cigars]

Thank you I will use prime, what about ro filteration to fill the trashcan? Will a reverse osmosis filter change the ph of tapwater?

 

[deeda]

I have used the gray Rubbermaid 50G round trash can with no problems for a couple years to store, heat and aerate water for my tanks. Check out the Rubbermaid Commercial website for the specifics regarding the model you want to get. It should be NSF recommended for potable water.

PVC is just fine for aquarium use. I use it for intake, output, drains, spraybars, etc.

Is this for a saltwater or freshwater aquarium?

 

[skjl47]

and tap water contain chlorimine, which duz not evaporate out, use prime, dont rely on the bubbler to remove unsafe chemicals and toxins

Hello; This is not the case in my area. I checked with the water company to be sure. They only use chlorine here. I store water for about a week and do not have to use aeriation. I use foam plugs in the openings of the containers that allow free movement of air but keep mosquitoes from laying eggs in them. (Some say four days is enough time for water to be safe to use) I keep the water in the house and after a few days it will be at room temp, so the difference in temp is usually not much. Been doing it this way for a few decades without the need for any chemical treatment at all. Be sure to check with the water company about what they add to the water. They should have a water quality report that you can get for the asking. Some publish it in a local paper or mail one to customers each year.

 

[jcardona1]

and tap water contain chlorimine,

No it doesn't, not everywhere at least. There are still some cities that use chlorine only.

what about ro filteration to fill the trashcan? Will a reverse osmosis filter change the ph of tapwater?

RO will completely strip your water of everything. You will need to add back certain important minerals that maintain your hardness and buffering capacity. You can't use pure RO water. Best bet is to stay away from RO unless you're keeping a fish that NEEDS it.

 

[cigars]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I know what I want to do just want to make sure its ok first.

 

[cigars]

I have used the gray Rubbermaid 50G round trash can with no problems for a couple years to store, heat and aerate water for my tanks. Check out the Rubbermaid Commercial website for the specifics regarding the model you want to get. It should be NSF recommended for potable water.

PVC is just fine for aquarium use. I use it for intake, output, drains, spraybars, etc.

Is this for a saltwater or freshwater aquarium?

Thanks thought pvc would be ok just wasnt sure, its for a freshwater aquarium. I would have to keep it in my garage and have to heat it to aquarium temp then pump into the tank with a pond pump for now.

 

[cigars]

No it doesn't, not everywhere at least. There are still some cities that use chlorine only.



RO will completely strip your water of everything. You will need to add back certain important minerals that maintain your hardness and buffering capacity. You can't use pure RO water. Best bet is to stay away from RO unless you're keeping a fish that NEEDS it.

Thanks for the info on ro water, I have read different things on it and was just curious about it.