Quick question.

[partypalooza5]

Would a 10G PWC every other week be sufficent to keep things stable in a 75G FOWLR? I don't really have room for a mixing trash can so I'm trying to use two 5G buckets..

 

[Innovator]

Should be fine. Have you looked at water softener barrels/containers? They are usually slimmer than trash cans...not sure if that's an option.

 

[partypalooza5]

Any idea where I can find them used maybe?

 

[mdaniel2882]

just get one of the storage bins they sell at walmart. even the small ones hold 20 gal. That is what I use. 20 gal every other week is MORE than enough and you ony need it to sit overnight. If you use oceanic salt mix you only need a couple of hours. that is something people miss. Reef Crystals are great but take forever to disolve.

 

[fishmonkey]

yep, ten gallons every other week should be fine

 

[partypalooza5]

Would a 30g trash can be overkill? (every other week)

 

[thominil]

Should be fine. I just use a 10g tank and stuffed a filter and heater on it. Mixes salt and acts as an emergency QT if needed. I'm sure you have the room for a 10g under your stand if the sump isn't 4ft long.

 

[partypalooza5]

Should be fine. I just use a 10g tank and stuffed a filter and heater on it. Mixes salt and acts as an emergency QT if needed. I'm sure you have the room for a 10g under your stand if the sump isn't 4ft long.

heh the sump takes up most of the space, and an ATO res. takes up what's left. I wanted to get rid of my cichlids (that are apparently not firemouths) and use that take for SW mixing, but nobody wants them D;.

 

[fishmonkey]

yah know, i would use the 30 gallon container, because you neverr know when an emergency might crop up. it'd be handy to have some...on hand