Saltwater Mixing Station in Closet

Ken Ken

Member
So iv been having some major issues with red slime algae, dead corals(hard corals), and out of wack perimeters all from using tap water for water changes and top-off. I know tap water is a big no no in the reefing hobby but my 120 gallon innovative marine tank is located on my second floor bedroom making it almost impossible to do major water changes. So i figured its time to protect my investments. After doing some major brain storming i realize the only place i can have a fair size mixing station would be in my closet.

Here are a few pics of what im doing so far.

Removing old 80GPD unit for AquaFX Great White 300GPD RO-DI unit. Unit will be mounting on the wall in the closet as it is too big to fit under bathroom sink.
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Pan World 50PX-X Magnetic Water Pump
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Two 55 gallon Barrels . One for RO/DI storage, and the other for mixing saltwater.
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4X4 Pine will be used for the Legs on the 55 gallon Barrels.
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Water Leak Detection Unit will be used on the lower pan just in case my plumbing sucks.
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Test fit to see how much space lost with the barrels in place. I was lucky enough to install a power outlet from the outlet by the bathroom sink.
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Final assembly of the barrel stand.
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Pretty happy how the stand turned out. working on plumbing and creating a switch box for the pump now. Should have progress pics soon.
 
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Ken Ken

Member
Looks great. Us guys don't need any closet space any way...lol Are you married? If so, you have a understanding wife...:yup:

thanks! Yep i am married. My wife actually offered to use her closet. But she was in a good mood at the time. lol I rejected the offer knowing how passionate woman are about their shopping goodies.
 

Orlando-Jeff

Active Member
Smart move. Using her closet might have come back to bite you in the future..lol Ken Ken, What part of Georgia are you in?
 

Orlando-Jeff

Active Member
I go through your fine state a couple times a year. My sister lives in western North Carolina. I go through Atlanta. 85 to 985..441 all the way to NC
 
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