Filling New Tank With Snow?

szymek · #1 03-06-2011, 05:13 PM

I'm not a scientist or anything... but based on all the garbage we release into atmosphere.... some of it will come back in snow and rain.....

I'd say stick to RO/DI!! 5 days is nothing in this hobby... I think 5 days of reefer time is equal to 5 sec of non reefer.. hahaha... just be patient.

StirCrazy · #2 03-06-2011, 05:24 PM

skip the snow, as well as being a risk for contaminations you would only get about 10 to 20 gall of water out of 180 gal of snow.

Steve

DCDN · #3 03-06-2011, 05:35 PM

Not worth taking the risk

MarkoD · #4 03-06-2011, 05:36 PM

thanks for the advice guys.... like i said, stupid idea

The Grizz · #5 03-06-2011, 06:13 PM

there is a thread here about large barrels that were used for veggies, I think they were like $35 for a 55 gal.

MarkoD · #6 03-06-2011, 07:06 PM

thanks i dont think im gonna go buy a bunch of barrels just to use once. ill probably try to make up 100 gallons or so ahead of time and then make the rest directly into the tank

jr999 · #7 03-06-2011, 07:36 PM

A few days at the beginning of your new set up to fill your tank with RO/DI to ensure years of enjoyment thats the way to go.

Maybe a scoop of yellow snow for an ammonia source to kick start the cycle....

mark · #8 03-06-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

thanks i dont think im gonna go buy a bunch of barrels just to use once. ill probably try to make up 100 gallons or so ahead of time and then make the rest directly into the tank

find barrels great for water changes.

Here's the link to local barrels (Edm) and RC thread SW mixing stations