Water change simplified...

[newfly]

Setting up my new tank. The tank sit right behind the laundry room, separated by an interior wall.

In theory, i should be able to connect a 1/2in hose from the tank to the laundry drain. i can then drain the aquarium straight to the drain. Alternatively i can attached a small pump to push water to the drain. I think gravity should work, and it allow me to clean the sandbed as well. I plan on storing the gravel cleaner under the cabinet. The other end of the drain is going to be left attach to the washer drain. 1/2 inch because this is the largest hose i can fit in the current washer drain box.

The drain may not support running the washer and extra water from the tank. This is fine, as I can plan my water change when the washer is not running or vice versa.

The goal is not to carry buckets of water.

I'll also run a RO line from the kitchen to the tank ( maybe 15-20ft run under the crawlspace) . Plan have 10G mixing station in the cabinet. This is a AIO setup, without a sump. I can fit a 10G brute and will use a small pump to transfer clear saltwater to the tank.

I have a tankless RO rated for 400GPD. However, it is not designed to run continuously more than 30mins to prevent pump overheat. The system will automatically shut down. I figure should be able to get ~8G in 30mins or less. Will add a DI. The auto shut down is nice, since it will prevent flooding the living room if I forget to turn off the water.


Will this work? Any comment is appreciated.

 

[38bill]

The "drain box" you are showing isn't a drain its the hot and cold water supply. How about a photo of what you actually have for existing plumbing.

You can use gravity to vacuum the gravel but only if there is enough of a drop (from the tank to the drain) to support a syphon.

 

[vlangel]

You will love having an easy water change system. It is the very best upgrade that I made to my tank.

 

[Arabyps]

The "drain box" you are showing isn't a drain its the hot and cold water supply. How about a photo of what you actually have for existing plumbing.

You can use gravity to vacuum the gravel but only if there is enough of a drop (from the tank to the drain) to support a syphon.

There is also a drain there for the washer.

 

[newfly]

There is a drain in btw the hot and cold supply. here is the actual pic.

 

[hogger555]

That should work, but I would add an in line valve on your 1/2" drain line to prevent water from your washer getting into your tank. It shouldn't be necessary, but you can never be too safe.

 

[newfly]

what's your setup?

 

[newfly]

You will love having an easy water change system. It is the very best upgrade that I made to my tank.

Whats your setup for easy water change?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Whats your setup for easy water change?

I used a dual head pump to change water 24/7 on a timer, 24 times a day.

 

[newfly]

That should work, but I would add an in line valve on your 1/2" drain line to prevent water from your washer getting into your tank. It shouldn't be necessary, but you can never be too safe.

Thanks. Good idea. I was planning a high loop.

 

[ScubaFish802]

I used a dual head pump to change water 24/7 on a timer, 24 times a day.

What was the total volume a day changed out?

 

[vlangel]

Whats your setup for easy water change?

I have a basement sump (which is directly underneath my livingroom display tank). There is a drain and cold water line there as well.

To do a water change I syphon water out of the sump into the drain. My rodi is mounted on the wall and makes water in a brute can. I mix salt in the can and then pump it back into the sump. I can do 7 gallons in less than 5 minutes.

 

[arking_mark]

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[DC Reefer]

Setting up my new tank. The tank sit right behind the laundry room, separated by an interior wall.

In theory, i should be able to connect a 1/2in hose from the tank to the laundry drain. i can then drain the aquarium straight to the drain. Alternatively i can attached a small pump to push water to the drain. I think gravity should work, and it allow me to clean the sandbed as well. I plan on storing the gravel cleaner under the cabinet. The other end of the drain is going to be left attach to the washer drain. 1/2 inch because this is the largest hose i can fit in the current washer drain box.

The drain may not support running the washer and extra water from the tank. This is fine, as I can plan my water change when the washer is not running or vice versa.

The goal is not to carry buckets of water.

I'll also run a RO line from the kitchen to the tank ( maybe 15-20ft run under the crawlspace) . Plan have 10G mixing station in the cabinet. This is a AIO setup, without a sump. I can fit a 10G brute and will use a small pump to transfer clear saltwater to the tank.

I have a tankless RO rated for 400GPD. However, it is not designed to run continuously more than 30mins to prevent pump overheat. The system will automatically shut down. I figure should be able to get ~8G in 30mins or less. Will add a DI. The auto shut down is nice, since it will prevent flooding the living room if I forget to turn off the water.


Will this work? Any comment is appreciated.

Sounds like a good plan. I would still use a float switch in the reservoir to make sure it doesn’t overflow Even though it turns off automatically.

 

[bobnicaragua]

I ran an rodi line to the washing machine drain and use versa pumps to do an automated 1.3 gal water change everyday.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

What was the total volume a day changed out?

Something like 3-4 gallons. The dual head reef filler pump I used could pump 15 gpd, although there were several lower volume models.. I put it on a Home Depot timer and away it went.

Those pumps are no longer available, however.