Auto water change and Rubbermaid trash can?

[cigars]

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.

I like the idea of the foam plugs in the openings for keeping mosquito larvea out, what about adding a power head to the container just to keep moving water will that also help with the mosquito larvea

 

[skjl47]

I like the idea of the foam plugs in the openings for keeping mosquito larvea out, what about adding a power head to the container just to keep moving water will that also help with the mosquito larvea

Hello; The containers I use would not allow this. I keep several that I am able to pick up and carry. It also would add another piece of equipment and more electricity use. Other than the cost of the water and the potable water containers, there is no extra expense. It is a pretty good workout as well. I will have to come up with some other way to deal with water changes as I add more tanks and need to move a lot more water.

 

[Dan F]

One thing you need to consider is condensation. If you are going to store the water in a garage or other unfinished floor it doesn't matter much, but if you will be storing inside it does. Trash can lids are designed to keep rain out, not condensation in. They have a tendency to drip, especially if the water they are holding is heated. It isn't a huge deal, but it can be annoying and possibly cause mildew.

 

[cigars]

One thing you need to consider is condensation. If you are going to store the water in a garage or other unfinished floor it doesn't matter much, but if you will be storing inside it does. Trash can lids are designed to keep rain out, not condensation in. They have a tendency to drip, especially if the water they are holding is heated. It isn't a huge deal, but it can be annoying and possibly cause mildew.

OK interesting did not even think of that, so i bought a uv filter 15watt rated for 700 gph for sterlizing water to add to my filtration could I also use this for water changes to possibly take care of mildew if it becomes a factor. I could make it easy to access and maybe some quick disconnects for this. KEEP IT COMING GUYS LOVE THE HELP I NEED IT.

Thanks again,

 

[Dan F]

When I mentioned mildew I meant around the outside of the trashcan from dripping condensation.

 

[deeda]

Is there any particular reason you don't want to add new water directly to your aquarium from the tap and use the proper dechlorinator at the same time?

 

[B_IN_SD]

Is there any particular reason you don't want to add new water directly to your aquarium from the tap and use the proper dechlorinator at the same time?

Yes tap water needs to be aged to avoid ph swings and it's better not to de-clorinate in tank.

 

[fishwhisperer]

i was just covering all the bases with the chlorimine statement. and i would throw a power head in there to keep it from sitting still, i allways worry that some contaminents will get in the water and if its still it will become stagnent

 

[cigars]

Is there any particular reason you don't want to add new water directly to your aquarium from the tap and use the proper dechlorinator at the same time?

I used to do it like this it sucks and im trying to avoid temp swings in the tank while doing water changes, also doing 30 to 50% on a 265gallon tank sucks with a bucket and up a flight of stairs. I was doing it with a garden hose and dechlorinating at the same time but I think its not good doing it this way chlorine of any type is bad for fish, so I figured i would try this and see how it works out.

 

[cigars]

Yes tap water needs to be aged to avoid ph swings and it's better not to de-clorinate in tank.

Interesting didnt even think about possible ph swings, I agree its better to de-chlorinate before water change.