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    Quote Originally Posted by jonman0613 View Post
    Now the next step is getting myself a larger water storage tank. The 35 gallon barrel isn't cutting it anymore.
    I'm really limited on space as well. I plan on getting some space saving water barrels when I'm ready.

    https://www.tank-depot.com/productde...rt=A-VT0135-23

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    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    Take a look at Jack Taylor’s (KC_Discus)fish room and his passion to the discus hobby.


    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...m-of-Discus_KC
    That brings back memories, lol...

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeep View Post
    I'm really limited on space as well. I plan on getting some space saving water barrels when I'm ready.

    https://www.tank-depot.com/productde...rt=A-VT0135-23
    That's a real nice storage tank (primarily because I can get 23" through my basement door). Will need to do some wiring to get heating and aeration into a 7' tank. I guess the pump will have to be external?
    At my age, everything is irritating.

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    I almost bought this 400 gallons Doorway water tank.

    https://www.plastic-mart.com/product...tank-sp0400-ut




    Quote Originally Posted by jeep View Post
    I'm really limited on space as well. I plan on getting some space saving water barrels when I'm ready.

    https://www.tank-depot.com/productde...rt=A-VT0135-23
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    Quote Originally Posted by seanyuki View Post
    Take a look at Jack Taylor’s (KC_Discus)fish room and his passion to the discus hobby.

    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...m-of-Discus_KC
    Quote Originally Posted by jeep View Post
    That brings back memories, lol...
    Wow, you aren't kidding. The early days of SimplyDiscus.

    I have a 65 gallon tank in my R.O. Water Bodega... with a 24" diameter it really gets in the way... I can't suck in my gut enough to get comfortably around it. I'd like to trade for a narrower 40gallon (which is about the quanity I need for a system water change) or even a slick square one. I have too much fresh water capacity....

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    does it automatically top it off*** sorry I can't type!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Willie View Post
    That's a real nice storage tank (primarily because I can get 23" through my basement door). Will need to do some wiring to get heating and aeration into a 7' tank. I guess the pump will have to be external?
    When we used a similar setup, we used a Jacuzzi pump for both water changes and aging. For water changes, the water was pumped through 2" pvc that reduced several times until it entered the tanks. A shut off valve installed just after the pump could divert the water back through the container for rapid aging.

    The main thing I would change would be heating the water. Instead of heating the water, I would install an tankless water heater set to the tank temps. As long as the pump doesn't exceed the flow rating for the heater, it could be very cost effective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jonman0613 View Post
    does it automatically top it off*** sorry I can't type!
    I don't know if your question was directed at me.... i'll answer anyway...

    I have a float valve installed at about the 58 gallon mark in the storage container that cuts off flow from the RO Unit... it's plumbed in such a way through a device on the R.O. Unit... that the pressure valve in that line also closes the raw water supply ... so the whole R.O. Unit stops.
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    My bad. Somehow my previous post was deleted. I have a float valve that tops off my RO barrel now. Do you just drill into the water storage? Sorry if this a dumb question. I havent actually put my eyes on a tank to get an idea of how I will actually do this.

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    Yep, depending on the float valve, it's usually like a 7/16" or 5/8" drill bit that you would use. The float comes with a nut that you use to secure it. I prefer adding either a rubber gasket (flat o-ring) and/or some 100% silicone to seal it off to make sure it doesn't leak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AquaticNerd View Post
    Yep, depending on the float valve, it's usually like a 7/16" or 5/8" drill bit that you would use. The float comes with a nut that you use to secure it. I prefer adding either a rubber gasket (flat o-ring) and/or some 100% silicone to seal it off to make sure it doesn't leak.
    ok sweet, i appreciate the info!

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    I’m with the living vicariously crowd here so I appreciate the posts, the conversations and the photos.
    I thought about getting a bigger storage container. I’m not currently using r/o but I have a system l use for my reef tank.
    I’m currently using a 50 gallon rubber maid garbage bin hidden behind a soji screen next to the tank. When I need to do bigger water changes for the 75 gallon I need to mix in straight tap. It’s in a major living area though so I need to be realistic.
    A fish room like yours is full of opportunities that not many of us have the time, space or willingness to attempt. It’s a blank book that you can fill any way you wish. I’ll enjoy watching the evolution.
    "You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it." -W.C.Fields

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jenene View Post
    I’m with the living vicariously crowd here so I appreciate the posts, the conversations and the photos.
    I thought about getting a bigger storage container. I’m not currently using r/o but I have a system l use for my reef tank.
    I’m currently using a 50 gallon rubber maid garbage bin hidden behind a soji screen next to the tank. When I need to do bigger water changes for the 75 gallon I need to mix in straight tap. It’s in a major living area though so I need to be realistic.
    A fish room like yours is full of opportunities that not many of us have the time, space or willingness to attempt. It’s a blank book that you can fill any way you wish. I’ll enjoy watching the evolution.
    Thank you! Looking at purchasing a breeding pair here soon. With Christmas around the corner, shipping is crazy this time of year!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AquaticNerd View Post
    Yep, depending on the float valve, it's usually like a 7/16" or 5/8" drill bit that you would use. The float comes with a nut that you use to secure it. I prefer adding either a rubber gasket (flat o-ring) and/or some 100% silicone to seal it off to make sure it doesn't leak.
    Ditto. Same on mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jenene View Post
    ...I’m currently using a 50 gallon rubber maid garbage bin hidden behind a soji screen next to the tank. When I need to do bigger water changes for the 75 gallon I need to mix in straight tap...
    I think I've found the solution for big water changes, Jenene.
    At my age, everything is irritating.

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