400 Gallons of water.

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

Ok everyone i need to start making 350 to 400 gallons of water. here is my thing i want to start making it tonight but have only a 32 gallon can, how should i go about this? i dont want to put water direct into the tank cause im waiting on rock and want it to be free of water before i put my rock in and sand. so any ideas? also i just bought 400 gallons of esv salt whats the best way to start mixing this stuff into the new water i make?

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

thats what i was think chief , but does anyone know where i can buy huge containers? not this 44 gallon brute cans. im getting a headache about this.

 

[tosiek]

Is it a new tank setup? what are you doing? Its like your asking us how to get to downtown brooklyn without telling us your driving, taking a bike, walking, ect. Alot of different paths to choose =0)

And if you can't put the water in the tank then you need to buy more 30 gallon containers to make all the water you need and maybe a powerhead in each if you need the water oxygenated.

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

its a new tanks setup, sorry, i just got back from home depot and they only had 50 gallon brute , and how should i mix the salt?

 

[albano]

Ok everyone i need to start making 350 to 400 gallons of water... i dont want to put water direct into the tank cause im waiting on rock and want it to be free of water before i put my rock in and sand. so any ideas?

How big is the system?...a 300g tank with LR and sand, holds less than 250g...you can 'overfill' sump (sump is normally not run full) to mix a few extra gallons...and why not mix 10-12 inches (approx 100g) of water in the tank (still easy to work with). If you're working with LR, you will want it in salt water ASAP.

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

its all marco rock ill be using going to take my time setting this up, the rock work that is, my sump is about 80 gallons so im not sure what to do the sand is live thats my only concern. should i mix the salt in buckets or just wait till water is in the tank? i have that esv salt new to it so ill have to mix all that stuff as well.

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

i agree, just at 65 dollars a can x 6 = alot so was wondering if they made bigger ones else where.

 

[angel125]

Buy them use them ..then return them back and say u don`t need them...

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

trust me though of that already, ok forget about the water how about mixing this salt how should i do this? lets say i have 6 50 gallon drums whats the best way to mix the salt? hould i just mix 50 gallons of it and then mix the rest in the tank? never did this esv stuff seems a little complicated

Buy them use them ..then return them back and say u don`t need them...

 

[DrHarryLopez]

buy an inflatable pool, a small one about 6'X11'X3' tall can hold ur 400 g easy (actually ~1600g), though i would nt put a heater on the floor of the vinyl pool.

 

[dj ze]

i bought a 96 gallon container with wheels at lowes and home depot has them too it will cost you $100 its what i use for my water changes

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

yeah that home depot one is good bought my self today

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

96 gallon i didnt see that anyone has a pic? or a link?

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

picture? or link? does it come with a lid?

i bought a 96 gallon container with wheels at lowes and home depot has them too it will cost you $100 its what i use for my water changes

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

sorry cant take pics but yes it come with a lid, "ITS HUGE" so make sure you have space

 

[dj ze]

its not your regular round container its square they have 2 sizes 33gallon and the 96 gallon and its made by toter go to lowes first

 

[dj ze]

just type toter on the lowe's website i was wrong they have 3 sizes

 

[CrAzY cOrAlS]

great dj found them at a local lowes will be there when they open.

 

[regal]

YOu may want to try agway in Hicksville. They have large toter (rubbermaid). I got a 100g one more than 5 years ago. I think they have even larger sizes. Give them a call to see what they have.

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[KathyC]

Can you clarify something...the Marco rocks you are getting- are they already cured?
If not, why not just do your aquascaping (in a dry tank), make and add all of your rodi water and then mix the ESV salt directly in the tank (you'll need to have some vigorous water movement, although ESV salt mixes very well and fairly quickly)
After you salt is all mixed, you can add your sand using a clean funnel and directing it to where you want it in the tank. (makes much less of a mess this way)

You mention that the sand is already 'live', if so I would hold off on adding it until after your rock is cycled.
Is it bagged live sand?

If the rock is already cycled, then yes, you will need to get creative on where to store the extra water