Mixing station build.

[Nmaran72]

I’m in the process of building my mixing station. After reading and watching all the builds. How does one go about sizing up the storage containers for the build. My set up is about 60 gal in total. I’m looking to do a continuous change daily. I could not find anything pertaining this. thanks in advance.

 

[dwest]

I’m in the process of building my mixing station. After reading and watching all the builds. How does one go about sizing up the storage containers for the build. My set up is about 60 gal in total. I’m looking to do a continuous change daily. I could not find anything pertaining this. thanks in advance.

I think it just comes down to how often do you want to make water. Also factor how much room you have. I am using (2) 105 gallon water tanks for my 180 gallon system. One for rodi and one for saltwater.

 

[Jeto2004]

As large as you can and a minimum of total water volume of 20% of your tank - I heard once.....

 

[madweazl]

I used 55g containers because they were as big as practical for my workspace (plumbed to a 150g total volume system).

 

[Nmaran72]

I think it just comes down to how often do you want to make water. Also factor how much room you have. I am using (2) 105 gallon water tanks for my 180 gallon system. One for rodi and one for saltwater.

I stated I want to do daily water changes. Room is a problem. My concern is after reading reviews on the water loosing alk and calc levels over a long time in storage. I purchased 65 gal norwesco containers because I know I will upgrade to a bigger tank.

 

[madweazl]

I stated I want to do daily water changes. Room is a problem. My concern is after reading reviews on the water loosing alk and calc levels over a long time in storage. I purchased 65 gal norwesco containers because I know I will upgrade to a bigger tank.

The change in parameters isnt nearly as bad as people make it seem (very little and with AWC, not even a factor).

 

[spidercrab]

Any size will work just depends on how often you want to refill it.

 

[Nmaran72]

The change in parameters isnt nearly as bad as people make it seem (very little and with AWC, not

The change in parameters isnt nearly as bad as people make it seem (very little and with AWC, not even a factor).

if I did a 1 gal a day change for my system size and my container size being 65 gal. Can the salt last 2 months without going foul.

 

[ColdOceanReef]

I used 55g containers because they were as big as practical for my workspace (plumbed to a 150g total volume system).

Wow!!!!!!

 

[madweazl]

if I did a 1 gal a day change for my system size and my container size being 65 gal. Can the salt last 2 months without going foul.

BRS has a video on the subject if you havent already checked it out.

 

[dwest]

if I did a 1 gal a day change for my system size and my container size being 65 gal. Can the salt last 2 months without going foul.

Yep. It will be fine.

 

[SuncrestReef]

I use two 75 gallon tanks for my Reefer XL 425 (112 gal total system) and do 2 gallon/day auto water changes. I usually just mix up 50 gallons at a time every 3 - 4 weeks. Works great for me.

If you're interested, I posted a complete parts list for my mixing station in my build thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/s...efer-xl-425-build.358990/page-34#post-6173194

 

[Nmaran72]

Yep. It will be fine.

Thanks.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

maddweasel how do you add salt to your mixing tank?

 

[madweazl]

maddweasel how do you add salt to your mixing tank?

I poor it in the top of the tank.