marinegirl Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 any one have any good ideas for Water change for my small Quarantine its 20,000 ltr its a such a drama to water change some one here with a Big setup must know some tricks to make the job much easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 It is my understanding that most people with a tank that size would have a continuous water change system set up whereby the water is always being added and removed at a steady rate. Depends on your water supply though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 20000L is your SMALL Quarantine??? Dear gosh, I'd hate to see the rest of your tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_man Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 i think she means a 20000l shiping container used as a qteen room. small in commercial standards 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinegirl Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 i think she means a 20000l shiping container used as a qteen room. small in commercial standards 8) Actually the qteen is 2 story 210 sqm Factory not a garage or container... i know its small by your mighty standards as its only 50+ tanks in the qteen each 2 meters in length .. oh each tank is divided into smaller tanks some with 8 divisions in some It is my understanding that most people with a tank that size would have a continuous water change system set up whereby the water is always being added and removed at a steady rate. Depends on your water supply though space is the only issue i dont want to have another 20,000 ltr as i allready have a second set of tanks for holding fish for sale which total yet another 20,000ltr so i want to look at other alternatives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 How did you set up a quarantine in 10 days?? http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/1-vt11521.html?start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 i know its small by your mighty standards... as already mentioned in that previous thread, people aren't going to help you if you act unfriendly. Is it really that hard to be nice to people? Put simply, not all of us are importer/exporters like you and have no idea what you're on about most of the time, so if we're a little overwhelmed by your expertise, please excuse our humble selves and refrain from lashing out with your mighty keystrokes and bashing us. kthxbye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Not sure why space would be an issue and why you think you would need another 20,000 container to set up a continuous supply. You attach the hose to the tap and have it running continually at a controlled rate that matches the water flowing out. Water is being changed continually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Lighten up BlueandKim... I don't think she meant to hurt anyone...I find it funny... 20,000 Litres being small :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinegirl Posted February 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Not sure why space would be an issue and why you think you would need another 20,000 container to set up a continuous supply. You attach the hose to the tap and have it running continually at a controlled rate that matches the water flowing out. Water is being changed continually. its saltwater Caryl ( i wish it was fresh) Lighten up BlueandKim... I don't think she meant to hurt anyone...I find it funny... 20,000 Litres being small Thanks Wok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 What are the rules regarding overflows and quarantine tanks. Can you drain water to waste without treatment? I would have thought not - defies the hole point of quarantine if the system puts water into the local enviroment that could have the diseases the country is trying to keep out. Where does it go tho - has to be water changes or it won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Didn't realise it was saltwater and of course tanksman brings up a valid point - the water has to be treated before it can go down the drain doesn't it? Sorry can't help. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 How did you set up a quarantine in 10 days?? http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/1-vt11521.html?start=0 Still curious how you did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinegirl Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 yes the water has to be treated before it can be disposed of ... its going to be such a big task hauling water ... there must be some tricks ! as for the holding tanks it will be part water changes .... of 30% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I think its in Australia, Reef. Maybe the regulations are not as difficult there Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 what if you heat the water to say... 100% before disposing of it? should kill everything in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 There will be particular requirements by the authorities for the disposal of waste water like there is here. Those requirements may be different to here but that is the game you have to play if you wish to import. I have never imported marines but when I imported goldfish the water had to be treated with chlorine before disposal to the sewer or discharged into a soakpit. The disposal of large quantities of seawater to the sewer may also bring requirements from the People treating that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Sounds like a nightmare. How often do you need to change 30% water. Is your facility located by the sea. That would be the best place by the sounds as 30% of 40000 litres is 12000 litres. Don't think you'd quite fit that in the boot of the civic :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinegirl Posted February 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 yer i will only do 30% changes in the holding tanks which are 20,000 but the qteen will have to be flushed and sterilised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Apart from the paperwork we set up our QT room in 2 days a teenie weenie 2800L in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 So how long did the paperwork take? :lol: PS. I am sure yours looks bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 About 3 months, Govt depts :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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