Stagnant water???

prosnow · #1 07-03-2005, 12:44 AM

okay, i was wondering if i filled up a 150 gallon tank with RO water and just put a bubbler in it, would it be fine for top ups and water changes?

i'm only setting up a 35 gallon cube tank, so i dont think i will need to add much for a top up,

but i was just wondering if the water would become stagnant from just sitting there,

anyone that does this now or has in the past, please let me know your thoughts...thanks

Johnny Reefer · #2 07-03-2005, 01:41 AM

I just started using a 45 gallon tank, 2 weeks ago, for top-off. I'm using an Aquaclear 101 powerhead in it. I have it on the bottom and facing up so the current rises vertically. When the tank is full you can barely see the surface agitation, but it seems to do the job. No stagnant water.

Cheers,

prosnow · #3 07-03-2005, 03:32 AM

sorry guys, i must have been drunk when i wrote that post,
not thast i'm not now, ahhaa
anyways,
the "barrel" i want to put my water in was used for holding water for my auto top up system for my fresh water tanks, but i want to use it to store my ro water, anyone see a problem with this?

Willow · #4 07-03-2005, 04:21 AM

is a food safe container, if so no problem.

prosnow · #5 07-03-2005, 06:08 AM

yup, its food safe,
so do u all agree the water should be fine?

Johnny Reefer · #6 07-03-2005, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prosnow

yup, its food safe,
so do u all agree the water should be fine?

Yup. As long as you got somethin' movin it around.

EmilyB · #7 07-03-2005, 08:13 AM

Don't aerate stored water. Keep it closed and unheated until you prepare it for usage.

Beverly · #8 07-03-2005, 01:15 PM

We keep the RO/DI water used for water changes heated to tank temps and very well aerated. Container lids are open slightly for the water to get oxygenated. It is stored for almost a week before using.

prosnow · #9 07-03-2005, 05:25 PM

ya, since my tank will need very little top up and even a water change will be 4 gallons, a full tank will last me a long time,
think the stored water will be alright if its stored for a few months?

we've never had a problem with our freshwater tanks,

Beverly · #10 07-03-2005, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prosnow

ya, since my tank will need very little top up and even a water change will be 4 gallons, a full tank will last me a long time,
think the stored water will be alright if its stored for a few months?

Never stored water that long. We always make new water after every weekly water change. Not sure why you'd want to store so much water.