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Does anyone know if it is possible to install a continuous water
change system on my tank. I two eheims, no wet/dry. Tons of attic space.
change system on my tank. I two eheims, no wet/dry. Tons of attic space.
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It is but you must have a way to route the plumbing for draining and filling. -
Could I hire someone to do this? Where do I start?Originally posted by SunnyHouTX View PostComment
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Can anyone recommend a plumber with aquarium experience that could make this work?Comment
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There is a system called Genesis that monitors and does the water changesComment
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But you still need a water source and drain by the tank I assume. Hence the need for a plumberComment
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Most likelyComment
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IMO, its really a waste of money. More hassle then its really worth. For regular evaporation a couple gallons of water isn't much to whip up.5 gal baby hecqui grow out
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I have a Son who is a plumber. He would need to see the work area to give a price.
One thing know. he is not cheep.Nothing Kills Evil Like a Sharp Stick...Comment
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Plumbers usually aren't lol all that crack costs money hahahaComment
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In most respects, I agree with this statement. By the time you set up the system with its myriad complexities, you've spent quite a bit of money. Then you have to monitor the system continually. You have to (unless you're on a well) dechlorinate continuously. Your water bill (again, unless you're on a well) will go up considerably. IMO, not worth the cost of set-up and operation, considering the return.Originally posted by crazy42bmx View Post
MarkWhat are the facts? Again and again and again--what are the facts? Shun wishful thinking, ignore devine revelation, forget what "the stars foretell", avoid opinion, care not what the neighbors think, never mind the unguessable "verdict of history"--what are the facts, and to how many decimal places? You pilot always into an unknown future; facts are your only clue.
Robert Anson HeinleinComment
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IMO, it is worth the hassle if properly set up with an activated/catalytic carbon prefilter and an accurate flow meter to regulate water input to about 10% of tank volume daily, which will still equate to about 70% weekly WC. Once set up, maintenance will be low requiring monitoring of water parameters and filter efficiency.Comment
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I'm with Mark - Definitely in her situation. She would have to reroute a water line that isn't hooked up to her water softener, which was only 1 backyard hose if I remember right. A whole lot of money for all that work to take away from a 50% bi-weekly water change that takes 45min-hour on her light load 200g tank. Don't get me wrong, that would be a badass system if it was pulled off and working as intended, just quite a hassleComment
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It is something I'm planning to do when I move into a house. Main tank will be next to the kitchen so I can tie into the sink plumbing for draining and filing via carbon filter and my fish room will drain into the lawn/garden. Automatic constant WC FTWComment
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