Water mixing storage size opinions needed

[HighChiefKC]

I’m building a 225g system plus sump. Want to build a water mixing station like I see in a lot of threads. Ordering online is not an option, cause I’m not paying those shipping prices. So Tractor Supply was my only option, but then I contacted the local Co Op that I do a lot of business with and they are $50 cheaper than TSC. My question is, what size do I really need for my system? My option are 65 gallons, 75, or 105. The 105g is $75 more than the 65. So $150 more for 2. Is 65 enough for RODI in one and salt mix in another, or do I really need that bigger 105?
Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

I use 44 gallon Brute trash cans.

 

[Silent]

Big enough to do a decent water change is all you really need. Depends on how much room you have also. If I had the room I would have gotten 2 totes off of CL for dirt cheap and had water for 100% water change.

 

[Ron Reefman]

IMHO I'd have a the 105g for RO/DI and a 65g for saltwater.

But a couple of things I can't take into consideration for you. Do you do regular water changes? In that case you may go for the 105g for saltwater as well. And how quickly does your RO/DI make water in case of a BIG emergency?

I have a 90g tank and 30g sump/fuge. I just use a 45g RO/DI storage and make up saltwater in a 35g Brute as needed. But I don't do big water changes and I have a BIG RO/DI system that can make 1000 gpd (roughly 40 gph).

I also have a 180g cistern that I hold reject water in. When I make a full 45 gallons of RO/DI it just about fills the 180g cistern. I have a pump set up with a hose and use the reject water to wash laundry and city water for the rinse (mostly because it's automatic with the washing machine.

The 'normal' RO/DI above the big one is my old system that I keep for a back up.

 

[SPR1968]

I would go as big as you can fit in to the space you have (within reason of course) as that will mean much less maintenance, filling with salt etc in the long run. Mixed salt will last a long time and BRS have a test video on this.

For example I have a 2000 (530usg) litre system and a 425 litre fresh saltwater container, and same for RODI (to cover holidays etc with water supply off). So I can do several water changes depending on their size without having to refill it every time

Its all personal preference budget etc

 

[Victor_C3]

I always tried to keep enough saltwater on hand to fill a container that’d be big enough act as a backup tank, in case of some sort of catastrophic tank failure.

I spent too much time in the Army, you always plan for both the most common and the most catastrophic things that could go wrong and between the two, you’ll be able to deal with most any emergency that could rise.

 

[chad vossen]

I got tired of using a 55 gal mixing station for my 180 gallon tank. I just couldn't keep up.
Just moved and set up a 400 gallon mixing station, two 200 gal reservoirs. Very happy now

For the average person, 100 gal tanks are perfect

Amazon.com : Norwesco 40803 105 Gallon Vertical Above Ground Water Tank : Water Heaters : Tools & Home Improvement

Amazon.com : Norwesco 40803 105 Gallon Vertical Above Ground Water Tank : Water Heaters : Tools & Home Improvement

amzn.to

Also found these 300 gal tanks on amazon too.

Norwesco 40213 300 Gallon Vertical Water Tank - Water Heaters - Amazon.com

Norwesco 40213 300 Gallon Vertical Water Tank - Water Heaters - Amazon.com

amzn.to

 

[AZMSGT]

It’s your call OP.
1. It depends on how much space you have to store the tanks.
2. how often you want to mix or make water.

For me, the bigger the better if you have the space. The less I have to monkey around with things the better.

 

[HighChiefKC]

Ok thanks for all the input! I’m going to go with the 105’s. I have plenty of room for them. My plan is to make it all automatic as possible and get a dosing system to do small water changes every day.

 

[HighChiefKC]

I got tired of using a 55 gal mixing station for my 180 gallon tank. I just couldn't keep up.
Just moved and set up a 400 gallon mixing station, two 200 gal reservoirs. Very happy now

For the average person, 100 gal tanks are perfect

Amazon.com : Norwesco 40803 105 Gallon Vertical Above Ground Water Tank : Water Heaters : Tools & Home Improvement

Amazon.com : Norwesco 40803 105 Gallon Vertical Above Ground Water Tank : Water Heaters : Tools & Home Improvement

amzn.to

Also found these 300 gal tanks on amazon too.

Norwesco 40213 300 Gallon Vertical Water Tank - Water Heaters - Amazon.com

Norwesco 40213 300 Gallon Vertical Water Tank - Water Heaters - Amazon.com

amzn.to

man I’m getting a heck of a deal compared to those prices on amazon. And I don’t have to pay for shipping!

 

[chad vossen]

man I’m getting a heck of a deal compared to those prices on amazon. And I don’t have to pay for shipping!

Yeah, I got mine local as well. Though not everyone is as lucky as us

 

[Leiph86]

man I’m getting a heck of a deal compared to those prices on amazon. And I don’t have to pay for shipping!

I'm in the market for something similar and have found the shipping costs to be the killer for most of these. What kind of local stores are you finding these in. I live in the greater Detroit metro area and I'm sure I could find some if I knew what kind of places to start with. Thanks!

 

[jstephens24]

I'm in the market for something similar and have found the shipping costs to be the killer for most of these. What kind of local stores are you finding these in. I live in the greater Detroit metro area and I'm sure I could find some if I knew what kind of places to start with. Thanks!

I got mine from a place called tank depot here locally

 

[HighChiefKC]

I'm in the market for something similar and have found the shipping costs to be the killer for most of these. What kind of local stores are you finding these in. I live in the greater Detroit metro area and I'm sure I could find some if I knew what kind of places to start with. Thanks!

tractor supply sales a 65 gallon online and some stores have them in stock and it changes daily. I think they are $200 for the 65. Check any farm stores or co op’s you may have around.

 

[Silly clownfish]

Another factor is location. I could have pretty much any size I want in the basement, but need to either haul buckets to the first floor or mess with a lot of hoses and larger pump. I went with a ~20g brute in the powder room closet instead. About 10’ away from the tank. I can just toss in a cheap submersible and cool out a short tube for water changes.