How can i do water change??

[JNason11]

I am moving soon and the condo I am going to only has room for a tank in the basement (fully finished). The nearest faucet is up the stairs and around the corner maybe 40' away... How would you do water changes on a big tank 150-180?? Just siphon? Anything easier?

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[Chicxulub]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...530226-Chicxulub-s-cheatin-easy-water-changer

That thread has a little design I made that lets you use any canister filter to pump water out of your tank with a standard garden hose. If you have a canister or sump and adapt that design to your plumbing, it could work very well for you.

 

[Chicxulub]

Also,

Moved to setup and filtration.

 

[Tonelocs]

I use my fx5 for water changes aswell, but i use the extra valve it came with connected to a garden hose. It goes straight out to the lawn, which is 50' away. It drains half of the water in my 190 in no time.

I really like that idea chicxulub. Might consider doing that to mine.

 

[Chicxulub]

I use my fx5 for water changes aswell, but i use the extra valve it came with connected to a garden hose. It goes straight out to the lawn, which is 50' away. It drains half of the water in my 190 in no time.

I really like that idea chicxulub. Might consider doing that to mine.

Thanks man.

I used to use the third adapter method too, but I kept spilling water when I switched the outlet thing. Plus, turning the valves is soooo much easier lol

 

[Evz jardini]

Fx5 and hose method for me also works a treat