water changes this weekend?

[Brian1980]

if you could save me a bucket or two. I am setting up my 210. im located in woodridge off hobson and 53

 

[little_squid]

are just in need af alot of water or you really wanting dirty water?
if you just need water my truck has a 210 gallon tank in the back

 

[jon luciani]

I got ya! im right in Naperville! already drained it for ya! BTW its dirrrrrrty

 

[badazztealcobra]

I'm confused, why would you do this? The water isn't what contains any of the beneficial bacteria, it's your rock and sand. I know you bought dry rock to start your setup, so if you're starting with a perfectly clean slate I don't know why you would expose yourself to possible pests or diseases from other peoples tanks. You're starting fresh, use fresh SW....

You're going to get a NASTY cycle anyway when using 200 pounds of dead rock, old water won't help lessen that time, atleast not anything of significance....

Just MHO.....

 

[david13579]

I can save you two buckets of water, if you want.
I'm in northwest side of Chicago.

 

[Brian1980]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651726#post14651726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by badazztealcobra
I'm confused, why would you do this? The water isn't what contains any of the beneficial bacteria, it's your rock and sand. I know you bought dry rock to start your setup, so if you're starting with a perfectly clean slate I don't know why you would expose yourself to possible pests or diseases from other peoples tanks. You're starting fresh, use fresh SW....

You're going to get a NASTY cycle anyway when using 200 pounds of dead rock, old water won't help lessen that time, atleast not anything of significance....

Just MHO.....

thanks for the info I just thought it may help to use water from established tanks thats all.

 

[Jeff]

It wont help with your cycle but it will help save money. I'm doing a 30 gallon change tomarrow if you still want some.

 

[kawicivic]

I do not know if I would use it for your setup but possibly to cure your rock would be ok. BATC makes a good point about pests though.. I don't know about others but when I do a water change I typically try to get out unwanteds like flatworms (the regular non AEFW but still a pest none teh less), asterinas, and hydroids. I see both sides... and it would save you like $40 in salt or more.

 

[jcar1]

I'm doing a 20 gallon change on Sunday. Bring buckets and it's yours. I'm in Downers Grove, let me know.

 

[Pufferpunk]

I agree w/badazztealcobra +1.

 

[jmsalt1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14657846#post14657846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pufferpunk
I agree w/badazztealcobra +1.

+2, I can't see doing this for economic reasons, it's a 210, that is not a budget project to start with. I would just plan on a big water bill to fill that bad lad with RO/DI and would be buying the most efficient RO/DI I could afford. Good luck!

 

[Brian1980]

was never meant to be on a budget. Just will take all week to fill this tank with my 75 gpd rodi. it doesnt matter I still have some small bits of plumbing to finish.

 

[JPSKI25]

I would have to agree on the idea of, who knows what your gonna get pest and algae wise. If you need more RO/DI water I can run mine and get you some extra. You aren't that far from me. With a nice setup like that start fresh!!!