DIY Automatic Water Changer

Biggs gives you a tour of his tried and true Automatic Water Changer system he has been using for more than twenty years and how to quickly and easily build one for yourself.

[@jwcarlson]

I know this video is pretty old, but where did you get the 180 gallon storage?

[@lylastaples3181]

Did I understand that when in Winnipeg Manitoba, you did not treat your water for chlorine? I have 10, 20 and 30 gallon tanks that I want to set up on a water change system. That would mean for a 10 gallon tank, .71 of a gallon daily of untreated chlorine filled city water, and that wouldn't harm the fish, shrimp, snails, or plants?

[@themadaquarist]

All my tanks that I had in the lab back in Winnipeg were well over 100+ gallons. Small daily dilute water changes happened. Thank he small amount of chlorine had zero effect on anything. However also of note should I be working with a more sensitive or delicate species the water changers was fully adjustable. I could easily switch to reverse osmosis with a handle. Or water can be run through a cartridge to remove chlorine. Chlorine isn’t very stable unlike chloramine which I have never had to deal with. In smaller aquaria I would add a water conditioner dosing stage inline or a chlorine removing cartridge

[@SupremeGecko]

This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing you experience with setting this up.

[@themadaquarist]

Wry kind Wally

[@charlesroy7646]

Very helpful. This inspired me to set up my system. Is there a reason why you don't drip it slowly instead ? Wouldn't it be easier on your heaters?

[@themadaquarist]

yes 100% a drip system would work better. Its on the table for when I make the changes to the room. It will also be easier to use with my RO system. This was just the system I had at the old house and it worked flawlessly for more than a decade. Easier doesn't always mean better!

[@ottomattix86]

Im terrible with plumbing and water projects. I would like to do this in my fish room! I may attempt soon.

[@themadaquarist]

It’s been a week is it finished?

[@ottomattix86]

@@themadaquarist ha! If I told you the week I had you might not believe me. I may try try in a few months..

[@johnbomhoff8782]

Great info Chris.

[@garrittmaiello6321]

Great information man! Thanks

[@themadaquarist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AquariumWizard]

I changed roughly 1,000 gallons worth of water today... I refilled all afternoon with regular water pressure 😬. I do smaller changes every few days normally, but there was a leak in one of the systems and it refilled with ro and hardness was nonexistent. Needed fixing 🙃

[@themadaquarist]

now try that with four children in tow and a farm......

[@AquariumWizard]

Any of those hardcore canadian killi folk coming down to the clash? 😁

[@themadaquarist]

Canadians are a silly bunch!

[@jamesgreen9372]

Great system ! I like the common sense approach. This K.I.S. or K.I.S.S. Principle is one concept I take top heart. Thanks !

[@themadaquarist]

words to live by

[@Baffi_]

Awesome info, never considers PEX before. That’s easier than PVC

[@themadaquarist]

so easy! even BIGGS can handle it

[@CunninghamTropicals]

Great video. Thanks for the feature!

[@themadaquarist]

Mines only one small childs step above a bucket and hose compared to your NASA designed contraption brother

[@dwainkitchel1316]

such a great look behind the scenes thx!

[@themadaquarist]

yes my laundry room is full of wonder

[@everythingfishy1207]

100%! Great video

[@themadaquarist]

thank you kindly

[@carolinacarrie2247]

Great information!!

[@themadaquarist]

oh staup.....

[@rafcabrera9834]

Kool video Biggs! 👍

[@themadaquarist]

thank you kindly