Kerrin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hey all,with the new tank I have decided that due to the soft and acidic water required it might be time i started pre-treating my water before changes.I have bought a 65L plastic outdoor bin, and have cut a hole in the lid, into which i have fitted a smaller plastic tub with holes drilled in the bottom. My idea is to pump water using a powerhead up into this container, and have the water flow through a sponge (to remove any solids that may enter the bin) and then some canadian peat (thanks Glen) and back into the bin. In the bin I will have some indian almond leaves and some scrap driftwood.I think that this should give me a rolling supply of soft, well oxygenated, pre aged water that I can just replenish each WC. My concern is the bin and container, will the plastic have any effect on the water? If i have about 60L in there at any given time, and my water changes are 40L, then each weak I will also be changing 2/3's of the water in the bin, will this keep it safe?Is anyone currently doing this? or has anyone in the past? It is working (that is water is flowing as I planned) I justhavent added peat, leaves or wood as I don't want to waste them....Let me know what you all think. Can post pics if anybody wants to see\Kerrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampower Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 HI one of my mates uses a plastic 44 gallon drum to pre condition his water an has done so now for a couple of years for his tropheus,seems to work fine but different plastics may have different affects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloory Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 G'day I too use a 220l drum for my tropheus water ageing. It works very well but I've never tried it with soft water. I wouldn't expect the drum plastic to change anything. Maybe just go ahead and try it. Test the water before using it for a WC and if all good then it's all good! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrin Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Got it running at the moment, ph seems to be slowly dropping, I'll keep monitoring and post any results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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