How low do should I drain the tank? I was going to drain it down to barley low enough for the fish to survive. But I was concerned about getting new water added back in at the right temp.I guess I can drain it really low, and fill it back up over time as my hot water heater fills back up.
New fish room, pictures as I go.
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If you are concerned you could drain the water into new trashcans or rubbermaid totes and toss a heater in it then once you are finished just add the water back to the tank.
Could always run to WalMart and pick up a couple of trash cans, then if you don't want to keep them you could return them.
Could always run to WalMart and pick up a couple of trash cans, then if you don't want to keep them you could return them.
LowCel;3060179; said:If you are concerned you could drain the water into new trashcans or rubbermaid totes and toss a heater in it then once you are finished just add the water back to the tank.
Could always run to WalMart and pick up a couple of trash cans, then if you don't want to keep them you could return them.
Great Idea. Thanks.
Got the tank about 98% level, I had to stop shimming because the stand was starting to scare me. My question is I only had to shim one side, this leaves a small gap running from one side of the front to almost all the way to the other. Do I need to worry about this gap? My DIY vertical overflows are more than keeping up with the pump, and now that the tank is level the overflow is almost silent. I Will try and get some of the construction stuff moved so I can take pictures this weekend. Its been a long year but my bala's are finally some place they can call home.
