Water storage

cap11885 · 04/24/2019, 04:12 PM

Is there any issues with storing rodi water in a can without circulation. I have always had fresh water ready in a brute can in my laundry room however now that I routed my water line and placed my can into a closet near the tank the water has a musty smell. any ideas? do I need to add circulation?

Also I came home today to find my water was starting to look cloudy. I have never had cloudy water but this tank has also never been crystal clear. my immediate thought was water change but all I have is musty water.

I use stand pipes in my overflows. it seems to be allowing detritus and food to accumulate at the bottom. any ideas?

Vinny Kreyling · 04/24/2019, 04:35 PM

Take rigid tubing (1/4' - 3/8") & suck it out on a water change.

cap11885 · 04/24/2019, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Take rigid tubing (1/4' - 3/8") & suck it out on a water change.

that sounds like it will work better then my stop circulation flush it out idea

Vinny Kreyling · 04/24/2019, 04:41 PM

You could also stop circulation & pull the pipe for a toilet flush.

cap11885 · 04/24/2019, 04:59 PM

any thoughts on the smelly water?

bertoni · 04/24/2019, 05:23 PM

I suspect that being in the closet is encouraging a bit of microbial growth. I wouldn't worry all that much. If the RO/DI is mixed into saltwater, the mixing process will aerate it. If it's used as ATO, the doses should be small enough to be safe.

cap11885 · 04/24/2019, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bertoni

I suspect that being in the closet is encouraging a bit of microbial growth. I wouldn't worry all that much. If the RO/DI is mixed into saltwater, the mixing process will aerate it. If it's used as ATO, the doses should be small enough to be safe.

why do you think being in the closet is making that change? I have always kept the lid on the can during storage

bertoni · 04/24/2019, 07:20 PM

I'm not sure, but maybe the air circulation is lower, or the humidity is higher.

2000se · 04/27/2019, 07:06 PM

Probably air circulation. The smaller air mass in the closet without the circulation gets to a certain critical water vapor to allow just the least bit of mold or something. Your nose is good at picking up those smells.

04/24/2019, 04:12 PM	#1
cap11885 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 278	Water storage Is there any issues with storing rodi water in a can without circulation. I have always had fresh water ready in a brute can in my laundry room however now that I routed my water line and placed my can into a closet near the tank the water has a musty smell. any ideas? do I need to add circulation? Also I came home today to find my water was starting to look cloudy. I have never had cloudy water but this tank has also never been crystal clear. my immediate thought was water change but all I have is musty water. I use stand pipes in my overflows. it seems to be allowing detritus and food to accumulate at the bottom. any ideas? __________________ 250dd, icecap 48xl sump, skimmer, 4 koralia pumps w/controller, 2x hydra 52HD, Apex controller. Oldest fish 14 years. Current Tank Info: 250 mixed

04/24/2019, 04:35 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Take rigid tubing (1/4' - 3/8") & suck it out on a water change. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/24/2019, 04:41 PM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	You could also stop circulation & pull the pipe for a toilet flush. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/24/2019, 04:59 PM	#5
cap11885 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 278	any thoughts on the smelly water? __________________ 250dd, icecap 48xl sump, skimmer, 4 koralia pumps w/controller, 2x hydra 52HD, Apex controller. Oldest fish 14 years. Current Tank Info: 250 mixed

04/24/2019, 05:23 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I suspect that being in the closet is encouraging a bit of microbial growth. I wouldn't worry all that much. If the RO/DI is mixed into saltwater, the mixing process will aerate it. If it's used as ATO, the doses should be small enough to be safe. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

04/24/2019, 07:20 PM	#8
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I'm not sure, but maybe the air circulation is lower, or the humidity is higher. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

04/27/2019, 07:06 PM	#9
2000se Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 532	Probably air circulation. The smaller air mass in the closet without the circulation gets to a certain critical water vapor to allow just the least bit of mold or something. Your nose is good at picking up those smells.