Auto Water change, 34DT, 10g?

arejayy · 10/28/2014, 07:09 PM

I would like to automate a small daily water change for my 34g Solana (10g sump) but dont exactly know what the best way to go about this would be. I have limited space in terms of reservoirs, but can fit approx (2) 2.5g containers to make this work. I also have a Bubble Magnus BM-t01 and 2 Brs 1.1l/min dosers. I can incorporate these into my apex.

I typically do a 10% weekly on this tank, but didnt know if doing a daily would limit or increase this percentage....would I still aim for 10% a week?

Also, is there any concern about leaving a 2.5g jug of fresh mixed saltwater sit for a week that the pumps would draw from?

Any expierience/advice with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

tkeracer619 · 10/29/2014, 03:17 PM

I do not think any system should run an auto water changer without a salinity probe.

What is your budget for this?

The saltwater should be fine. Don't use salt mix that has extra nutrients. Stuff like instant ocean can sit for a long time.

10/28/2014, 07:09 PM	#1
arejayy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 55	Auto Water change, 34DT, 10g? I would like to automate a small daily water change for my 34g Solana (10g sump) but dont exactly know what the best way to go about this would be. I have limited space in terms of reservoirs, but can fit approx (2) 2.5g containers to make this work. I also have a Bubble Magnus BM-t01 and 2 Brs 1.1l/min dosers. I can incorporate these into my apex. I typically do a 10% weekly on this tank, but didnt know if doing a daily would limit or increase this percentage....would I still aim for 10% a week? Also, is there any concern about leaving a 2.5g jug of fresh mixed saltwater sit for a week that the pumps would draw from? Any expierience/advice with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

10/29/2014, 03:17 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I do not think any system should run an auto water changer without a salinity probe. What is your budget for this? The saltwater should be fine. Don't use salt mix that has extra nutrients. Stuff like instant ocean can sit for a long time. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.