If no chlorine, then I'd go directly from tap to tank unless there's a huge difference in temp. That's what I do, never a problem. Healthy fish will be fine if change is 50% or less. For greater than 50%, probably want to make sure the temp is close.
Changing water in a MONSTER tank... Questions?
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If no chlorine, then I'd go directly from tap to tank unless there's a huge difference in temp. That's what I do, never a problem. Healthy fish will be fine if change is 50% or less. For greater than 50%, probably want to make sure the temp is close.
i do water changes on my 750 with an 1100 gph tetra-tec pond pump it makes it fast tehn i refill with my python wich takes a little while but not that long it only takes about an hour and my wet dry is gravtiy fed and above the water leverl so mine can run all the time but rallysman idea of a wet towel over the biomedia is a good idea or you could even just dump a cup of tnak water pver the biomedia evry so often if your gonna be to long with the pump off
My W/D is enclosed so it stays moist, just no water running through it. So as long as it does not dry out im good?
I was also wondering, if my python tubing has algae growth on the inside and some of it comes out while filling, would this matter any?
I was also wondering, if my python tubing has algae growth on the inside and some of it comes out while filling, would this matter any?
Oh okay.
It has some sand, but hardly enough to cover the bottom completely.
So what does every one think about the algae question?
It has some sand, but hardly enough to cover the bottom completely.So what does every one think about the algae question?
DAMN THAT IS ALOT OF WATER.Oh okay.
So what does every one think about the algae question?
Well, algae is algae... I wouldn't want it in my tank, especially a BIG one. Run string thru it with water then tie a rag to it and pull it thru. Idea 2) Soak it in a bucket of algae destroyer, then rinse very very well.
I don't know if you are in a house of flat/apartment but I would firstly use at least a 2.75" (70mm) diameter hose to siphon the water out. This should give you a removal rate of approx. 25 (UK) gallons per minute, therefore removing 20% shall take around 5 minutes.
Quickest way back in, either have a outside tap plumbed in near the tank and do this unassisted or use the biggest sump pump I know of, the AquaMedic Ocean Runner 6500 (6,500 lph) this would therefore also take around 5 minutes to fill 20% of your tank volume. So depending on the design of your house/flat it might be possible to get it done in 10-15 minutes. Hope this is of help.
Quickest way back in, either have a outside tap plumbed in near the tank and do this unassisted or use the biggest sump pump I know of, the AquaMedic Ocean Runner 6500 (6,500 lph) this would therefore also take around 5 minutes to fill 20% of your tank volume. So depending on the design of your house/flat it might be possible to get it done in 10-15 minutes. Hope this is of help.
the wet/dry filter will not dry up quickly. unless it is exposed totally to air and heat. i have an enclosed CPR CR3000 filter and it is wet all the time with no problem. i do make my water change in an hour or two max if i need to siphon the gravel.
if you want to drain it quick get a 1 1/4" tubing and siphon or maybe bigger diameter. now the long part is filling it up again. if you are changing 25% which is the ideal way of water change you need to do your calculation. 150 gal water would mean approx 19 mins of filling it up. this is based on 8 gal per minute which is the standard here in So. Cal. but don't forget head loss since your pumping the tap water up to the tank. consider it double the time...you'll end up with 40 minutes. i filled up my 180 with a 20ft garden hose and distance wise it was almost 16 ft away, pumping it up around 5ft high.
draining water with 1 1/4" or bigger i would presume you will have 10-15 mins to spend. and to bring water back is 40 mins... you're looking at approx 55 mins to fill and drain. don't worry about the bacteria in the wet/dry they don't die that fast, unless it is exposed to air and heat which i doubt it is.
if you want to drain it quick get a 1 1/4" tubing and siphon or maybe bigger diameter. now the long part is filling it up again. if you are changing 25% which is the ideal way of water change you need to do your calculation. 150 gal water would mean approx 19 mins of filling it up. this is based on 8 gal per minute which is the standard here in So. Cal. but don't forget head loss since your pumping the tap water up to the tank. consider it double the time...you'll end up with 40 minutes. i filled up my 180 with a 20ft garden hose and distance wise it was almost 16 ft away, pumping it up around 5ft high.
draining water with 1 1/4" or bigger i would presume you will have 10-15 mins to spend. and to bring water back is 40 mins... you're looking at approx 55 mins to fill and drain. don't worry about the bacteria in the wet/dry they don't die that fast, unless it is exposed to air and heat which i doubt it is.
