Tank Upgrade - Need Water!

[dagreatbadfinger]

So im moving - and rather than break down my current tank i decided why not go alittle bigger!

So now the new tanks at the place but now the task of getting water into it and running it! i'll be upgrading from my RSM to a 40G breeder with sump.

Anyone have any suggestions? Im at the point im debating on getting an RODI unit. just from my kitchen to where the tank is located im not exactly sure how i'd get the water from point A to point B.

Any insight would GREATLY be appreciated.

 

[KathyC]

Congrats on the upgrade!!

Many folks use a Brute 'trash' can to store their water since they are 'food safe' meaning nothing harmful will leach into the water from the plastic the cans are made from.
Wheels are made specifically for this can

Storing that sized container in an apartment can be annoying to some (spouses..lol) so your next choice is..

...you can use old salt buckets and haul the water 5 gallons at a time

There have been a number of used ro/di units recently posted on the For Sale Fourm here, you might take a look there!

 

[dagreatbadfinger]

Thanks!
yeah its a coop so the trash can idea would be a wash out. I was debating on the 5 gallon bucket but we're talking 50gallons about. and 6 flights up

Any idea on the distance you can push and RoDi?

I thought about getting and RoDi installing is under the sink and running the line over to the tank - though i would have to run it up to the ceiling then back down. another thought i had was putting the RoDi unit next to the tank. wasn't sure if there would be a difference.

 

[beerfish]

Thanks! yeah its a coop so the trash can idea would be a wash out. I was debating on the 5 gallon bucket but we're talking 50gallons about. and 6 flights up

Your kitchen sink is 6 floors from the tank! :lol:

I think Kathy meant use a trash can or bin to transport the RO water to the tank. Not to move your current water.

Use the RO/DI, do it in a 5-10g container. Then just break out the RO/DI when you need to do a water change.

 

[KathyC]

Your kitchen sink is 6 floors from the tank! :lol:

I think Kathy meant use a trash can or bin to transport the RO water to the tank. Not to move your current water.

Use the RO/DI, do it in a 5-10g container. Then just break out the RO/DI when you need to do a water change.

lol

Just to clear this up - are you talking about 2 different things here..moving the water and making new water?

Frankly I can't see the point in using old water in a new tank as there is so little bacteria in the water itself. Kinda like wearing dirty socks and putting on new sneakers..yuck! Just acclimate your fish over to the new water.

Do you have the opportunity to let the new tank cycle for a while before your move over your rock & sand (and everything else) to the new tank?

As Eric suggested I'd break out the rodi when you need to make water and use a faucet adapter to run it off the kitchen sink. (or in the bathtub if you can get a fitting , a better place for it to be when you forget you are making water )

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

LOL I'm not even going to comment

 

[dagreatbadfinger]

ok i think i got the idea. maybe i'll do that with the RODI.

when i mentioned the 6 floors i meant like bringing in premixed water - i'd have to carry it up 6 flights and that wont happen.

i was just thinking about running a water line into the sump to auto top it off when the water falls lower - but i guess i'll just use a reserve for now to top off from. Its what im doing now with my ATO and its been solid.

Thanks

 

[roccoharley]

rodi long run

Thanks!
yeah its a coop so the trash can idea would be a wash out. I was debating on the 5 gallon bucket but we're talking 50gallons about. and 6 flights up

Any idea on the distance you can push and RoDi?

I thought about getting and RoDi installing is under the sink and running the line over to the tank - though i would have to run it up to the ceiling then back down. another thought i had was putting the RoDi unit next to the tank. wasn't sure if there would be a difference.

u can with out any question run that line threw the wall. i ran a line from my laundry room up a wall threw the ceilling about 25 feet and down to my sump and hooked it up to a float valve about 6 months ago and have had no problem. if u can work that out do it. u can get a rodi system on manhattan reefs for no more than a $100.00 and dont forget to geta float. i found one to be one of the best on the fosterandsmith web site and its only about $25. good luck and if u deside to do it let me know and ill give some tips that i did to my setup. trust me its worth it and more than great

 

[dagreatbadfinger]

Thats EXACTLY what i was thinking about doing. I was just concerned on how far you can push the water outta the RODI unit. I figure the water pressure drops on the output?

so i was wondering how much pressure it would have to push the water up like that.

Do you have your RODI down stairs or is it up by the tank?

 

[ChickenKing]

I'd get in touch with the manufacturer of the R/O system and see what they say with regard to the distance you can discharge from the R/O system. I'm assuming it will be based on the water pressure coming into the unit and the distance and height difference away.