- Joined
- May 11, 2016
- Messages
- 708
- Reaction score
- 352
Hello!
I currently have a Kinetico K5 system running through an AquaticLife Dual DI and into a 20 Gallon RO storage tank [pressurized, holds about ~14 gallons total] and a 10 Gallon RO storage tank [about 6 gallons available]. I'm wanting to move away from using my K5 for Aquatic use and want to set up a system dedicated to the aquariums.
So far I planned on getting a RO/DI setup from BRS and dedicating this to the aquariums. My plan was to find a 55 Gallon water storage drum or tank that I can let the system process water into before it stops so that I always have water on hand for water changes.
I have, in the past, with freshwater had to do rather large emergency water changes to save tank inhabitants [long story] and that's a part of the reason I have the two larger storage tanks.
Right now I'm working on identifying what pieces/parts I need to build this.
I plan on either dropping a pump in whenever I need to pump water out to a bucket/pail/sump or possibly setting a pump up and plumbing it with PVC through the side of the container where I can hook up a hose/whatever I want.
I know that I will need some sort of ATO and maybe a R/O shutoff to fill the water storage without overflowing it.
Right now I'm trying to figure out what ATO / pump / water storage tank I should use. I am thinking 50-55 gallons would be ideal as my largest tank is currently 75 gallons and the smallest is 29.
I currently have a Kinetico K5 system running through an AquaticLife Dual DI and into a 20 Gallon RO storage tank [pressurized, holds about ~14 gallons total] and a 10 Gallon RO storage tank [about 6 gallons available]. I'm wanting to move away from using my K5 for Aquatic use and want to set up a system dedicated to the aquariums.
So far I planned on getting a RO/DI setup from BRS and dedicating this to the aquariums. My plan was to find a 55 Gallon water storage drum or tank that I can let the system process water into before it stops so that I always have water on hand for water changes.
I have, in the past, with freshwater had to do rather large emergency water changes to save tank inhabitants [long story] and that's a part of the reason I have the two larger storage tanks.
Right now I'm working on identifying what pieces/parts I need to build this.
I plan on either dropping a pump in whenever I need to pump water out to a bucket/pail/sump or possibly setting a pump up and plumbing it with PVC through the side of the container where I can hook up a hose/whatever I want.
I know that I will need some sort of ATO and maybe a R/O shutoff to fill the water storage without overflowing it.
Right now I'm trying to figure out what ATO / pump / water storage tank I should use. I am thinking 50-55 gallons would be ideal as my largest tank is currently 75 gallons and the smallest is 29.