NTB - BIG Water Containers!

[NaCl_H2O]

I need to borrow some really big water containers! I've got the Red Bugs and need to do massive water changes on my 500g system

Anybody got one of the big RubberMaid tubs, or two?

Even better if they are already full of RO/DI :lol

[carlinsa]

gator has many

might ask him

[GaryP]

Instar has about 5 X 55 gal. drums. Check with him.

[LoneStar]

I got a bunch of Homer buckets!!!! :lol

[MikeyBoy]

I have 2 --55 gallon barrells if you need them and can get more

[Gator]

i ahve one of those 125 gal tanks that you see on those presure washer trucks, it is very stable and has a lid so you dont have to worry about it tipping or someone putting anything in it

[::pete::]

There you go .. now thats a container!!

[NaCl_H2O]

PM's sent, thanks everybody :D

Now I need to go buy 5-6 buckets of salt :o


I got a bunch of Homer buckets!!!! :lol
I got a few of those too, I hope it doesn't come to that

NOW I need that old fire truck someone posted for water changes a year or so ago :)

[NaCl_H2O]

Hey Gator ... still got that 600g tank, that would be about right for a water change :blink

[::pete::]

The fire truck would have been Jimnorris

[NaCl_H2O]

Now I just need a little water ...

[::pete::]

Dang!! Looks like you are starting a drygoods business!

[Sherri]

I'm sticking to my 180 gal........! :cry

[pilot_bell777]

I'm thinking my 70/80 looks might nice right now! LOL

[NaCl_H2O]

Dang!! Looks like you are starting a drygoods business!

So, the cashier at Alamo asks "Good price huh, how long will that last you?", and I answer, trying to keep a strait face ... "Oh, about a week!" :lol Then I had to tell them about the bugs ;)

[::pete::]

:P I ll bet they were starting to look at you funny. A week!!!!

[TexasTodd]

Make sure the water temp is the same.

I have 5-6 30 gallon containers if you want them.

I regress to my earlier statement (several months ago) "Red bugs are a genetically enhanced parasite developed by the synthetic sea salt companies".

Todd

[NaCl_H2O]

LOL, yea them and the DI resin folks :lol

[LoneStar]

Did you get the TLF Hydorcarbon at Alamo? And if so how much was it?

[NaCl_H2O]

Did you get the TLF Hydorcarbon at Alamo? And if so how much was it?

Nope, got it at Aquatic Warehouse, $31.50 for a 4L bucket with my MAAST Discount :D I bought him out, but he still had some 1L canisters.

[LoneStar]

Thanks a lot Steve.........

I might get some online. I'm browsing the Premium Aquatics site as we speak :ph34r

[NaCl_H2O]

Ok, I just had a brain fart - let me know what y'all think :unsure

My SPA is empty, it is about a 380g capacity Spa, I should be able to determine the amount of water by how much salt is needed to get it to 1.025. That combined with my two 55g barrels I use for a "typical" water change gets me to 480g - enough for two 50% water changes.

I'm thinking I can get a pond liner and put it in the spa so I don't get any chlorine residue, etc. Also, since the spa is outside (with a cover) the water temp should stay about right too :)

Stupid idea? Be honest!

[::pete::]

Hey ... its sitting there empty ... start filling!!

[TexasTodd]

Hey Steve, have you checked the day time temps lately? :sick

I'd do it inside or wait until the temps cool down. It will be way over 78 degrees is my guess.

Another option is to do it in your garage and leave the door to the house open to it for a week. Not cheap, but works and keeps the house less packed.

Todd

[C.Mydas]

LOL! You're gonna have to change your sig to
keeper of the MAAST cart and MAAST spa...lol

I swear if Brian comes home and wants a spa, it better not be for water changes!!

Seriously, it sounds like a good idea. The only problem I see is that you're going to have to add the salt slowly to the spa. If not the salt is gonna sink and collect in the folds of the pond liner then you'll be sitting there for hours with pumps trying to get it out of all the crevices. Temp is going to be a problem too like Todd mentioned. Can you move the spa into the garage?..or is that a silly question? You boys dirty up garages so fast...lol.

We've got a couple large (I think they are like 66g each) trashcans too if you need them, and we live right around the corner so let us know if you need them or any other help. You might be able to talk Brian out of his monster RO/DI for a couple days too. Good luck!

[z28pwr]

Steve, last month Tractor Supply in Boerne had 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tanks for $70 bucks and 150 gallon stock tanks for $100. You may want to give them a call to make sure they still have them in stock since it may be seasonal.