Ever tasted tank water?

gussy · 03-13-2005, 09:21 PM

Today I had the biggest mouthful, ever, of tank water from priming a sipon hose and I could not spit it out immediate as I didn't have a container. Had to hold it in my mouth for close to a minute!

Witfull · 03-13-2005, 09:41 PM

being a former surfer,,,i all to well know a mouth (and lung) full of salt water is like,,,when it tastes like RO,,,your an OFR~~

strat · 03-13-2005, 10:16 PM

yeah, having surfed before and being a diver ive had my sodium intake for sure... but its one thing to have it from the ocean another out of a tank, yuck.... hopefully i wont be tasting that too often

strat

EricShane · 03-13-2005, 11:00 PM

I love drinking water out of my tank! mmmm! Its almost as good as drinking from the toilet!

lol jk, I hate it when the water siphons out to fast, used to I would get a mouthful everytime

Tarasco · 03-13-2005, 11:40 PM

I usually get about two full mouthfuls per water change. Mmmmm.... saltwater with fish poo!

Mike · 03-14-2005, 12:21 AM

High protein. HEHE

gussy · 03-14-2005, 12:44 AM

Doesn't the skimmer remove all the protein?

mps9506 · 03-14-2005, 01:32 AM

Being a surfer I always have residual saltwater in my sinus caveties and ears throat etc.
However I have mastered not getting water in my mouth during water changes.
Just stick the tube you are using to drain the water in front of the outlet of a powerhead or the return pipe outlet. It'll push water up far enough to start the siphon without needing to suck on anything.
I also got really good at starting siphons working at the pet store and aquarium. At the aquarium I had to do water changes on the turtle qt tanks, you learn really quick how to start a siphon so as not to get turtle poop in your mouth. I'm gagging just remember that.....

Mike

EricShane · 03-14-2005, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarasco

I usually get about two full mouthfuls per water change. Mmmmm.... saltwater with fish poo!

mmmmmmm Fish Poo!

Craig Manoukian · 03-14-2005, 02:31 AM

Welcome to the club!

gussy · 03-14-2005, 03:51 AM

Using the mouth is easiest!

Brucey · 03-14-2005, 05:44 AM

Once the water level in my skimmer raised above the minimum height I needed to remove the waste cup and the waste cup was filling up too quickly due to the increased level. So I got a siphon hose and tried to siphon the muck in the cup out . . . . . . . I got a mouthful. Ummmm, NOT NICE.
Brucey

Gina · 03-14-2005, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brucey

Once the water level in my skimmer raised above the minimum height I needed to remove the waste cup and the waste cup was filling up too quickly due to the increased level. So I got a siphon hose and tried to siphon the muck in the cup out . . . . . . . I got a mouthful. Ummmm, NOT NICE.
Brucey

Now, that's what I call nasty

LOL
I've gotten pretty good at getting the siphon started. Haven't had it happen in a long time!

rckmtl · 03-14-2005, 07:11 AM

I lost my hydometer for a few months once, but was so flat broke I couldn't buy a new one. My fish demanded thier water changes, so I ended up trying to adjust the salinity by taste. Nothing died so I kept at it till I got a new hydrometer, tested the water and it was right on target!

-Ellen-

Woodstock · 03-14-2005, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brucey

Once the water level in my skimmer raised above the minimum height I needed to remove the waste cup and the waste cup was filling up too quickly due to the increased level. So I got a siphon hose and tried to siphon the muck in the cup out . . . . . . . I got a mouthful. Ummmm, NOT NICE.
Brucey

Quote:

Originally Posted by rckmtl

I lost my hydometer for a few months once, but was so flat broke I couldn't buy a new one. My fish demanded thier water changes, so I ended up trying to adjust the salinity by taste. Nothing died so I kept at it till I got a new hydrometer, tested the water and it was right on target!

-Ellen-

Ok..you guys are WAY too dedicated!!

View Poll Results: Have you ever tasted tank water?
Every day!	9	4.89%
Often enought to tell which tank the water came from.	15	8.15%
A mouthful every now and then.	68	36.96%
Just a drop or two every now and then.	61	33.15%
Just once.	14	7.61%
Never!	17	9.24%
Voters: 184. You may not vote on this poll

03-13-2005, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ever tasted tank water? Today I had the biggest mouthful, ever, of tank water from priming a sipon hose and I could not spit it out immediate as I didn't have a container. Had to hold it in my mouth for close to a minute!

03-13-2005, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
strat Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 293 View Gallery Karma Komment	yeah, having surfed before and being a diver ive had my sodium intake for sure... but its one thing to have it from the ocean another out of a tank, yuck.... hopefully i wont be tasting that too often strat __________________ its a fish's life..... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner2.gif

03-13-2005, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	I usually get about two full mouthfuls per water change. Mmmmm.... saltwater with fish poo! __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

03-14-2005, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 150 View Gallery Karma Komment	High protein. HEHE __________________

03-13-2005, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
EricShane Tubeworm Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 32 View Gallery Karma Komment	I love drinking water out of my tank! mmmm! Its almost as good as drinking from the toilet! lol jk, I hate it when the water siphons out to fast, used to I would get a mouthful everytime

03-14-2005, 12:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	Doesn't the skimmer remove all the protein?

03-14-2005, 01:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Being a surfer I always have residual saltwater in my sinus caveties and ears throat etc. However I have mastered not getting water in my mouth during water changes. Just stick the tube you are using to drain the water in front of the outlet of a powerhead or the return pipe outlet. It'll push water up far enough to start the siphon without needing to suck on anything. I also got really good at starting siphons working at the pet store and aquarium. At the aquarium I had to do water changes on the turtle qt tanks, you learn really quick how to start a siphon so as not to get turtle poop in your mouth. I'm gagging just remember that..... Mike __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

03-14-2005, 02:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome to the club! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-14-2005, 03:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	Using the mouth is easiest!

03-14-2005, 05:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Once the water level in my skimmer raised above the minimum height I needed to remove the waste cup and the waste cup was filling up too quickly due to the increased level. So I got a siphon hose and tried to siphon the muck in the cup out . . . . . . . I got a mouthful. Ummmm, NOT NICE. Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

03-14-2005, 07:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
rckmtl Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aurora, Illinios Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	I lost my hydometer for a few months once, but was so flat broke I couldn't buy a new one. My fish demanded thier water changes, so I ended up trying to adjust the salinity by taste. Nothing died so I kept at it till I got a new hydrometer, tested the water and it was right on target! -Ellen-

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