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    Making water changes in a new house

    Hi Guys,
    where building a new house in 6 months time and want to know peoples thoughts on what what they would do to make water changes easier when building a new house. The fish tank is going to be 6x2x2 as i will have to buy a new 1 for the new house and im going to sell my 5x2x2 with the old house. i need to hook something up so i can drain the tank outside easier than running hoses all the time and refill as well. Any suggestions would be great

    cheers Axl

  2. #2
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    build a drain and tap into the floor/wall for the cabinet. that way you could plumb the tank direct to the drain and fill up via an ro unit hooked into the sump.

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    Hi Axl,

    If I was in my own place I'd be doing this. You're going to need the "boss's" permission.

    http://www.aquariumlife.com.au/showt...ank?highlight=

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    Larvae
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    Try diy water changes on you tube... Heaps of great ideas
    L066
    Assorted small fish
    6x2x2 Aqua One

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    Larvae
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    Hi Axl,
    I have designed a few houses that have feature tanks in them.
    If you would like me to have a look , email me a copy of your plans
    and i can mark them up for you and send back.
    Exciting stuff mate , new custom tank & house.
    Regards,
    Ben

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    Larvae
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    Play it safe.
    You may want to avoid using water that has been "standing" in new pipes etc.
    Just run the tap for a minute before filling your storage container.

    hth,

    Old Dave

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