Collapsible Water Tank for Water Changes

[kaijor]

Hello,

I've been looking online for a collapsible water storage tank for water changes. This is just to save space in my apartment. Does anyone have collapsible water storage tanks and would recommend one for me to buy? I've been searching online quite a lot and haven't really found one. I'm looking for one that is >20 G.

 

[SlugSnorter]

You are looking for a water bladder

 

[kaijor]

You are looking for a water bladder

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. This is exactly what I'm looking for, thank you. Do you use/have used this before?

 

[SlugSnorter]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. This is exactly what I'm looking for, thank you. Do you use/have used this before?

no, not for anything with saltwater. As long as you don't use it to keep water inside long term, and you keep it away from sharp things, it should be okay. In addition, its a bladder, and can be hard to hold as it will shift and does not maintain its shape.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. This is exactly what I'm looking for, thank you. Do you use/have used this before?

Eh, they do the job. Downside they are self supporting so that part is kinda a pain.

 

[kaijor]

no, not for anything with saltwater. As long as you don't use it to keep water inside long term, and you keep it away from sharp things, it should be okay. In addition, its a bladder, and can be hard to hold as it will shift and does not maintain its shape.

Good to know, would 24 hours be too long? Thanks again.

Eh, they do the job. Downside they are self supporting so that part is kinda a pain.

Yeah, this is definitely better than what I was able to find. So I would need something to prop it up when I'm filling it with RODI is what your saying?

 

[SlugSnorter]

Good to know, would 24 hours be too long? Thanks again.


Yeah, this is definitely better than what I was able to find. So I would need something to prop it up when I'm filling it with RODI is what your saying?

24 hours a few time with freshwater? should be fine. 24 regularly or 24 hours with saltwater? that could lead to some issues.

 

[kaijor]

24 hours a few time with freshwater? should be fine. 24 regularly or 24 hours with saltwater? that could lead to some issues.

It would be 24 hours for saltwater.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Good to know, would 24 hours be too long? Thanks again.


Yeah, this is definitely better than what I was able to find. So I would need something to prop it up when I'm filling it with RODI is what your saying?

That was my experience. They are semi rigid so they stay together at first, but as you use them, they kinda go limp, lol.

 

[SlugSnorter]

It would be 24 hours for saltwater.

ehh... you could, but there'd be risks. and remember, you cannot mix inside of a water bladder, theres no way to fit a pump inside. Better to get a container imo, simpler, safer and easier than a 167lb bladder of saltwater

 

[kaijor]

ehh... you could, but there'd be risks. and remember, you cannot mix inside of a water bladder, theres no way to fit a pump inside. Better to get a container imo, simpler, safer and easier than a 167lb bladder of saltwater

Yeah, probably right.

 

[Malcontent]

There are also portable koi tanks roughly the same size. I bought one a few years ago when I moved just in case my tank's arrival was delayed. Didn't have to use it.