pufferfishnz Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Where i live we have crappy water. I was wondering what everyone does with their water? do you store it in large containers? if so where did u get them from? or do you have suggestions on what i can do. I know i can treat the water before i put it in but can you store water in big containers (to allow the chlorine to evaporate) to save you treating lotsa water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 there is a place here in greerton that sells food grade 200l bins which i used for a while. only an hours drive and a good excuse to visit a few fish shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I have a 200l barrel (which i happened to get from Dimebag, who got it from the place he saaid about) and i have it in my fishroom. It has an airstone connected to my air system, and a 300W heater. Instant heated, de-chlorinated water overnight. i also have a pump in it which a pipe is connected too so i just turn the switch on, chuck the hose in the tank and it fills it up Its so easy that i am motivated to do water changes daily on my breeding tanks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 to add How long should you leave the water in a barrel like that before useing it? Ive been leaving it for about a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 It should only take overnight with an airstone barrie as they provide a fair bit of surface aggitation. A week is a little bit overkill. As long as you cant smell chlorine anymore than its all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozski Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I have a big plastic rubbish bin outside ($20 from the Warehouse, was our flat rubbish bin but you can't get bags that are big enough to fit in it lol), which sits under a broken downpipe, so all the rainwater from the garage roof runs into it. No need for dechlorination or worrying about chemical greeblies. Plus it rains a lot here in Palmy :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I've got a 30,000 something liter tank in the backyard I fill up with water for the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 In the clouds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 2 big blue plastic drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I use 2 x 1000L and 2 x 200L for RO water storage. I got them all from the local tannery. It took quite a few rinses to get them clean and smell free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted August 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 looks like theres lots of ideas for me to try! and yes Dimebag it is a GREAT excuse for a drive to see some fish stores! I just might be doing that shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 God gave pineapple lumps to Taumaranui, traffic jams to Aucky and wind to Welly but gave Christchurch a massive storage tank in the ground. I use second hand food grade containers for storing rainwater. 200litre blue drums where the whole lid comes off (used for exporting sausage skins) Brown 200litre drums (for importing Brandy) and 20litre white containers used for spirits (fill your own) in the pub. With the latter vodka has the least smell but most smells can be removed by soaking overnight with a solution of sodium metabisulphate (used by the home brewer up the road to sterilize bottles). You can also buy taps for the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 I use manukau water to hold my water. just turn on the tap and out it comes... sweet :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted August 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 there is a place here in greerton that sells food grade 200l bins which i used for a while. only an hours drive and a good excuse to visit a few fish shops? do you remember what the place is called??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 no i dont but its on alach st in greerton on the left hand side about halfway down. they have heaps of drums stacked everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 I use manukau water to hold my water. just turn on the tap and out it comes... sweet :lol: Must be big-city technology, I'm also in Auckland and I too have a tap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 My big city technology is a 4 stage RODI retailing for over $500, I still have algae in my reef :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.