Kitchenreefer
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I am looking for advice on how to complete a successful leak test on my new 35 gallon aqualantis aquaview 65 tank( it has a sump). This is my first aquarium with a sump in the system and I would like to test my system for leaks and make sure everything is running smoothly before I start with cycling the tank.
I am not able to test it with rodi water as that would take forever to do so I’m wondering if I can use tap water and then add prime to it for the test. I don’t want to use just tap water as I’m sure when I drain it I won’t be able to get every last drop out of the tank before I add the saltwater I make. Does this seem like overkill or would it work if I missed a few drops since the water would have been treated by prime. I will soak the pump in rodi water after this test aswell just in case.
I am not able to test it with rodi water as that would take forever to do so I’m wondering if I can use tap water and then add prime to it for the test. I don’t want to use just tap water as I’m sure when I drain it I won’t be able to get every last drop out of the tank before I add the saltwater I make. Does this seem like overkill or would it work if I missed a few drops since the water would have been treated by prime. I will soak the pump in rodi water after this test aswell just in case.
