Why do CLEAR buckets not exist? - General Discussion - Nano …
Dec 20, 2010 · Probably because it entails a more expensive fabrication process or more expensive materials to build than plain white buckets. Nobody wants to pay more for aesthetics on something that will do no more than serve as a work object. +1. $10-10g tank from walmart.
5 Gallon Bucket Sump DIY! Yes, a Bucket sump! - Nano-Reef …
Feb 1, 2017 · Nitrate export should be pretty good considering the size of the bucket. The biggest problem with fuges is that they are generally too small for the tanks they are on (like using a back chamber of an AIO). Using a 5gal bucket would allow for a lot of macro growth and should keep nitrates and nuisance algae in check.
How many cups of salt to a 5 gallon bucket? - Nano-Reef …
Apr 9, 2013 · Each 1/2 cup is not exactly 1/2 a cup. It's 0.45 to 0.55 cups depending on how careful you are when measuring. You are then adding it to "5 gallons" of water, which is probably closer to 4.5 to 5.5 gallons of water (at a minimum), so when your salinity goes from between 32 to 38 ppt, you really shouldn't be surprised.
The 7 Gallon Waterbox Story - Nano-Reef Community
Jun 30, 2019 · Pump out of tank will be used for the water mixing as well. Coral Pro Sea Salt (Large bucket) Plan on a 40 Breeder in the near future. Kessil A350w & goose neck (used) Aqua FX 5 Stage RODI with TDS (used) Refractometer (used) Stocking plan will include: 5.5 Gallon Clean Up Crew (CUC) from Reef Cleaners. Yasha Goby.
Store salt water in Home Depot buckets? - Water Chemistry
On 8/15/2015 at 7:14 AM, ManGups said: I have always used home depot buckets (homer's orange) - mixing water, stored water, infact used it to move livestock also (6hrs drive) etc and never had any problems. I would suggest just wash it nice before you use the new one.. Definitely give them a wash/rinse.
Build A Saltwater Mixing & Water Change Station
Sep 21, 2017 · 2 x 20 Gallon Rubbermaid Brutes. Sicce Silent 3.5 water pump. Lots more unions. ½” PVC plumbing (Various T’s, elbows, 45 degrees, barbs) A few ¾” plumbing because of the Sicce intake. 4 x ½” Uniseals. 15’ ½” hose. 3 x Ball Valves. ½” Two Little Fishies ball valve.
Saltwater mixing bucket has mildew smell - Nano-Reef Community
Mar 15, 2021 · For a (non-drinkable) quicker, and more thorough disinfectant, use 1/3 of a cup of bleach* per gallon of water, and let the items soak in the solution for at least 6 minutes. Then rinse the items thoroughly with warm water, and let air dry. To make a disinfecting solution, mix 1/2 a cup of bleach* to a gallon of water.
What to use for an ATO reservoir? - Nano-Reef Community
Feb 12, 2012 · I use a Lowe's 5 gallon bucket, there's a sticker on it that says "feed grade." I assume HD is the same. As long as it's feed grade you're good. Old aquariums work too. hmm im not sure the container im using is feed grade as I bought it at wal-mart in the area where you find buckets to mix soap and clean the floors with. actually, i just found ...
Cleaning food grade 5g buckets... - Nano-Reef Community
Posted December 6, 2006. If you use diluted chlorine, after rinsing, consider filling them with water and a conditioner that removes chlorine/chloramine before using them. I can see the recycling benefit, but you can buy new 5-gallon buckets fairly inexpensively.
Buckets and containers? - Nano-Reef Community
Feb 18, 2013 · My buckets: 1x 32g -- diy-graduated brute; only used for mixing saltwater. 1x 14g -- holding bin; mostly used for treating liverock for aiptasia or keeping it warm while rock-scaping. 3x 5g -- graduated and marked with a green ' F '; only used for fresh RO/DI, mostly top off.