Oakhouse
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I promised in a post earlier in the week I would post up some pics of my water change method, but a) couldn't remember who it was that asked, and b) thought it might be worthy of a thread to see how others achieve this.
I picked up a nano tank off ebay. I use this to always keep about 50 litres of clean Saltwater. Can also use this as a Quarantine tank if needed. I try and prepare the next batch after I've emptied it during the water change (doesn't always happen - but always have it ready at least 48 hours before the change).
So first off I do all the dirty work. This includes cleaning out all the sponges, I use any water left in the ATO bucket to clean this out (RO/DI water). Scrapping any algae off the glass etc.
I then syphon out 30-40 litres out of the tank, having switched off the pumps.
Once this is done, its a simple case of topping up the water, this involves attaching a 5m pipe to the pump in the nano, and switching on.
Once filled switch off the pump, (and prepare next weeks saltwater!)
Then remove the Skimmer cup and clean out using a toothbrush and hot running water, replace, switch everything back on, and double check the skimmer production. Clean out and refill the ATO bucket, and switch that on.
The last thing I do is remove the cover from the lights and clean that off, just by running it under a hot tap, and using a kitchen paper towel to remove any salt buildup. Its amazing the difference even after just a week!
I picked up a nano tank off ebay. I use this to always keep about 50 litres of clean Saltwater. Can also use this as a Quarantine tank if needed. I try and prepare the next batch after I've emptied it during the water change (doesn't always happen - but always have it ready at least 48 hours before the change).
So first off I do all the dirty work. This includes cleaning out all the sponges, I use any water left in the ATO bucket to clean this out (RO/DI water). Scrapping any algae off the glass etc.
I then syphon out 30-40 litres out of the tank, having switched off the pumps.
Once this is done, its a simple case of topping up the water, this involves attaching a 5m pipe to the pump in the nano, and switching on.
Once filled switch off the pump, (and prepare next weeks saltwater!)
Then remove the Skimmer cup and clean out using a toothbrush and hot running water, replace, switch everything back on, and double check the skimmer production. Clean out and refill the ATO bucket, and switch that on.
The last thing I do is remove the cover from the lights and clean that off, just by running it under a hot tap, and using a kitchen paper towel to remove any salt buildup. Its amazing the difference even after just a week!
