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08-27-2005, 10:20 PM
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ideas for 500 gallon pre mixed saltwater tank?
I would like a 500 gallon or so tank to make and store SW for the main tank . Anyone have any ideas on construction or something I could use?
Thanks!
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08-27-2005, 10:32 PM
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The only thing that comes to mind for me is large rubbermaid's (100 gal each), or barrels of some sort.
Got any recent pics Brenden?
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08-27-2005, 10:32 PM
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maybe something like a pond?
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08-27-2005, 10:35 PM
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08-28-2005, 09:57 AM
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why do you need 500 gals of water???
They sell the large heavy duty plastic storage tanks at farm supply stores, they come in many sizes.
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08-28-2005, 10:58 AM
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08-28-2005, 12:18 PM
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contact mike at LR.com
they have several large cylinder's that store fresh RO/ DI water and salty stuff...
i am sure they can point you in the direction you need to go.
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08-28-2005, 08:28 PM
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just buy another 500g tank 
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08-28-2005, 11:03 PM
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i'd just set up something that farms in remote areas have for FW.. Im sure they have SW setups also..
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08-28-2005, 11:13 PM
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the rubbermaid folks make very large farm stock tanks.
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08-29-2005, 12:26 AM
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Sorry, this begs the question.....why?
I know you have a large system, but you still need to transport it to your tank for water changes. IMO, unless you want to constantly airate a very large container, 30-40 gallon garbage cans will do.
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08-29-2005, 10:00 AM
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Try USPLASTICS, they have a "Standard Flat Bottom Fiberglass Tank With 457 Gal Capacity" as well as many other size tanks:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...duct%5Fid=5388
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08-29-2005, 03:35 PM
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I would think that a 150g stock tank (purchased at a feed store) would suffice. I can't imagine that you'll need to replace ALL of the water in your main very often.... why the need for 500 at a time? Let us know what you decide. We definitely want to see recent pics (don't you have a new sump in line too?) I'm dying to see your fish room!
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08-29-2005, 04:11 PM
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The reason I am wanting a big tank is I currently have 4 QT tanks going with a total water capacity of 200 gal. I am going though roughly 80 gallons a day of sw. I am using dechlorinated tap for the QT tanks because cyano etc is not a issue, however it is a pain to mix the water constantly. I use RO/ DI water for my main and I use two large rubbermaid containers for roughly 80 gallon water changes. The problem with that is the 100GPD ro unit only produces 50 gallons a day unless you bring the water pressure up to 100 PSI. So I have 2 large trash cans in my foyer for 3 days when I do a water change. I was thinking of purchasing a large tank to use now for SW in the QT tanks. After all my QT is done I will dry it out and keep it full of RO water for changes in my main. Tractor supply has a 325 gallon tank that is roughly 40" round and 60" long for $370 they also have a 60" round 500gal tank with a dome top for $300 I think this is probably the way to go ( they both have 15 " access holes"). I am just trying to determine if I want to do it and were to put it. If I put it in my garage I will have temp issues with it.
Phyl. I do have the additional sump installed. It is currently home to a 2-3" mantis. It makes the water changes easy. I just turn off my return pump and let the 2 sump tanks fill up then I have a drain hose plumbed under the house that my UV return line fits into. I just plug up the pump until it starts to pull in air. I have the sump connector lines about 8" from the bottom so the second sump never runs out of water. I currently have a sand bed in it. It will also hold roughly 50 lbs of base rock when my QT tanks are torn down. What type algae do you recommend for the sump/refugium?
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08-29-2005, 04:41 PM
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Do you have any time for your real job?
I am so envious!
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08-29-2005, 04:56 PM
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Heck with that, I am envious of his apparent income! (whatever it is, I want your job!)
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08-29-2005, 05:10 PM
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I am envious of his apparent income!
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08-29-2005, 07:12 PM
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Well as far as my job goes..I was well off and into big houses and high dollar sport cars. Then 3 years ago I retired at age 30 (as in retire or we will fire you because we are eliminating your job) I spent everyday of the next 2 years enjoying my wife and 6 month old son. The last 8 months of that 2 years I was looking for a job with no luck (depressing)  . It was a very humbling 8 months. During that time I learned to appreciate all my wife does (stay at home mom). I got my priorities in line. God/ family and friends, money is somewhere towards the end. After I got my head straight God opened doors for me. I had 3 job offers in 2 weeks from places I had never applied. I now work for a fortune 10 company and love to spend time with my family. My little boy wanted a nemo and I guess deep down I did too. SW has turned into something the whole family enjoys. As far as income goes I have none. It all belongs to God. He just lets me use it. 
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