HOW I DO MY WATER CHANGES ON THE JUWEL RIO 240 (NO BACK BREAKING BUCKET CARRYING) 2020

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Here's a short step by step on my water change routine on the Juwel Rio 240.
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[@greenman1426]

I absolutely love that aquascape and the choice of fish. I've never fancied juwel Rios for aquascapes but that tank looks awesome in white and has completely changed my mind. Absolutely stunning

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

thankyou so much...I used to have a black Rio and wasn't so keen but after i decorated, decided to get it in white (was the best i could afford to be honest) once i removed internal filter housing and painted the back panel black i was well impressed how well it looked. the new push open cabinets are solid and nice looking cabinets too👍 thanks for such great feedback🙂

[@alasdairaquatics]

Great video! After watching this I feel like I'm living in the stone age when doing my water changes. You're telling me an achey back isn't a part of this process? Sign me up now! I think you've just changed mind! Keep up the great work, the tank looks wicked 👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much and always nice to hear when someone has gained something useful from one of my videos. Happy backsaving waterchanges from now on👍👍

[@trevorcourtney7457]

thanks for the tips mate. I'm ordering a juwel 450 tomorrow, and your water change method is gonna help me loads!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Glad my method helped you and best of luck with your 450👍

[@kevinj8568]

The tank is looking amazing! The Balansae is already filling out really nice at the back.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks Kevin, yeah loving the Balansae, think it will look great once it's reached the surface.

[@SpiritAquatics]

I'm doing my water changes with siphon and bucket since I only have 2 20litre tanks. But I recently bought a juwel rio 180, definitely going to invest in a pump and pipe. Good advice 👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Great stuff...saves loads of back ache and speeds up water changes👍

[@DeanR3]

Very helpful great vid mate keep em coming 👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks Dean, glad you find it useful🙂👍

[@jonathansevers8571]

Really good the plants are nice ☘☘☘🌿🌿

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou😊

[@bm3aquatic]

Gorgeous tank and thanks for the tip!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

thankyou🙂...glad you got something from the video👍

[@cee5794]

Clever method! many thanks from me in 1 or 2 years from now when i've added a big tank to my house :D

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

No probs, thankyou👍

[@krystynapichet6943]

Nice aquarium ! Great movie 😊

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Appreciate the kind words, thankyou😊👍

[@michaellunt4018]

Great vid and boss tank. I can't believe how simple using the bucket with the pump is, all these years i have pumping the water out and then doing 20+ refill buckets haha. Will be downsizing my tank soon and looking at the rio 240 as a possibility. My current 5ft is really a bit too big for the space.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Michael and thankyou👍i like the Rio 240 especially in white. like i say mate the bucket/pump trick makes water changes much less of a chore.

[@kennethmichael9549]

Gr8 video mate. Need to make on for my self.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

cheers mate, much easier doing it this way.

[@stevehaddon151]

Tanks looking wicked mate

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou🙂👍

[@jscapes782]

Great tip. For refill so much cheaper that the python system. Which although good, is so expensive for what it is. Great bid as always mate

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, glad you found it useful👍

[@redman9pablo]

Had my tropical fish tank for 3 years now and I have the odd search on KZbin for some tips, you're videos are great mate, brilliantly explained 👍🏼

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Really appreciate the kind words mate, thankyou😊

[@AmateurAquatics]

NICE DUDE.. .pretty much exactly how i do them.. :D

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Cheers mate👍makes aquarium life so much easier.

[@jimjam3386]

Hi mate, great video, thanks for the massive tip, can’t believe I been breaking my back all this time hogging buckets back and forth on a wet floor haha.. just one question what water pump do you use?

[@simoncushing1048]

Looking very neat is the set up mate👍how you apply the drainage of water is similar to how I do my saltwater change from my sump😀 the difference is I have to mix the salt to the R/O the night before. Then I use two 25litre containers. But all good I can see👍hope your Anubis’s are doing ok 👌 all the best mate. Keep um coming. PS your looking well👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

cheers Simon, yeah feeling better now thanks. Fingers crossed but anubias seems to be doing good, just keeping an eye on them. hats off to you with RO and salt, think it would do my head in😂 thanks for watching and taking the time to comment👍

[@simoncushing1048]

Hats off to you Mark 👍 and Thanks 😊

[@cahillp3]

Nice

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

thanks Paul.

[@teaforthree1]

What beautiful crystal clear water you have in that tank. Please could you tell me what pump you used? I have to premix water in a big tub and that pump would really save me some effort.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, pump I use for water changes is an Eheim compact 1000, game changer for water changes.

[@1domcouk]

Great video. Just a quick question: Which Eheim pump do you use to do your water changes? Thanks for any reply.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hey there, it's an eheim compact 1000 If I remember rightly.

[@jackoghost]

a pump in a bucket with a hose to aquarium is a very good idea, i was wondering how to do those water changes on bigger tanks

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Game changer, couldn't be without it now👍

[@globalzero]

Or just put the pump in the aquarium and you empty the tank faster and with no dirty hose sucking. :D The other end is connected via adapter to the faucet when you refill the tank. Prime goes directly to the aquarium.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

If I was doing just a water change this was the way I'd do it but I prefer to siphon with hose to disturb and get rid of as much detritus as possible for a deeper clean.

[@neilmick6778]

Tank looks great, does it get much sunlight? Wondering how you stop algae

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Virtually no sunlight, 7 hour photoperiod low intensity lighting, tricky topic algae with no straight forward answer, will definitely do a video on tackling algae at some point.

[@JaneAhmed-qt1ir]

Great video!!! Just a quick question - what size tubing would I need to fit the pump? Keep up the great work!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thank you. I used 16mm hosing but if I remember rightly the pump has a universal fitting to fit a range of size hosing.

[@JaneAhmed-qt1ir]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thank you so much, you are a gent .

[@maxreddin8453]

What mm thickness is the tubing mate heading to eBay to buy some now!! Great idea

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

16/22mm tubing mate👍

[@ricrhys]

Ok, another great vid, I'll ask the important question, where did you get your tee shirt 😂

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Haha cheers mate👍

[@ricrhys]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Genuinely wouldn't mind knowing though.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@ricrhys Here is the facebook link for Trident Clothing.... facebook.com/Trident-Clothing-101635561486265/

[@irelandeire1365]

Great videos.looking at getting one of these tanks i have an fx6 from a faild tank but trying to find out if it will fit the cabinet?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou so much, I've been told in the past that the FX6 does not fit in the cabinet unfortunately.

[@irelandeire1365]

Thank you for the reply

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

no probs, hope you get sorted👍

[@TheCambridgeCarper]

Really helpful this vid mate. I bought the pump and what not to do this. I did wonder though, why don’t you use the pump to pump out the tank?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Just prefer to siphon out normally so I don't have to change pump from end to end. Glad the video helped you out, thankyou.

[@TheCambridgeCarper]

@@GEORDIESCAPER ok cool mate. Just wondered if it was because you thought fish might get sucked in! I might give it a try as found the sucking it out didn’t work too well. Got a gob full 🤢😂😂

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@TheCambridgeCarper Fine to use pump to empty and fill. Sometimes it is difficult to siphon if there isn't enough height difference between tank and sink/bath/drain etc.

[@johngresty758]

Wasting water going down the sink. And declorinated water at that. I do the same method but pump the water out the tank and have a tap adaptor so the water runs straight back into the tank. Just add your prime directly into the tank then

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks John, appreciate the tip and you're right didn't want to be wasting water,, I fill slower now so the bucket doesn't overflow. I use tank water to water my house plants and outside pot plants🌱🌿💚

[@davidbarnett8199]

Did you put all the prime you needed to refill tank in bucket at start, or did you add more as you went along?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I put more than enough prime in at start (cap and half) Prime directions say 1 capful for each 200l of new water. i removed and replaced approximately 150 litres.

[@luispedrovaldezolazabal9959]

Hello mate, a question, the dose of the prime is the total liters of the aquarium? or only of the liters that were removed? Nice video!!! greetings from Guatemala

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, for litres removed but I tend to add a little more just for good measure.

[@GKZ_29]

Hey, by any chance do you have any way for me to get the filter out I have a canister in been running for 2 weeks, it’s time to take the original filter out but with all the suction cups on each side I can’t even get one off

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Sharp kitchen knife down the side to cut away silicone blobs, usually around 6. Should come straight off. Razor blade will take off the remaing bits once housing is removed👍

[@darrenwicker4881]

Bang on , make it look simple , wish I could do it the same but use RO DI water and have reminaralize 2 different tanks to 2 different perameters , have you got a tip for solving that problem 🤣

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thanks Darren! phwoa bit of a nightmare that, bet you love maintenance/water change day? best tip...loud 'metal' tunes on while doing it🤘👍😂

[@sillmarill85]

Great video, mate! Can you let us know what the diameter (internal/external) of the hose is? I just got the same water pump and would like to get the right hose from the get-go. Thanks in advance!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Been a while since I did this and had this scape but I think it was 16/22 mm. Thanks for watching mate, much appreciated.

[@sillmarill85]

Thanks for the reply! Do you think the EHEIM 16/22 tubing will suit or will it be too stiff? I will use about 12 metres of it. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your aqua scaping - I am just starting and some of yours I use as a benchmark!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@sillmarill85 Thankyou appreciate it. Tubing is always stiff til you run the water through it and it softens. I used quite a long piece of 16/22 for quite a while.

[@Leysner77]

Hi my friend Do you use the orginal led lights from that juwel rio 240 ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, I upgraded to a Aqua Illumination Blade. Which are expensive but way better than the juwel led bulbs.

[@apaquatics6172]

Hi Geordie scaper how do u find the pump power I’m looking to do this but my closes tap is about 15 feet away from my big tank and a rise of about half a metre ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hey...I used to pump from my bath which is roughly the same distance. Obviously can't be 100% sure but I think it would be ok.

[@lfergusson148]

What do you do if you dont have a tap and sink handy, how would you do a water change ?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

In my old flat, had to run huge hose to my bath to do it this way.

[@seamansam]

Hi Geordie can I ask what make and link to buy on the filter intake tube and pump buddy thanks Mark

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hey Mark, these are what I use: www.pond-planet.co.uk/aquarium-c4/aquarium-pipework-fittings-c142/jbl-inset-p2823/s4636?Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAiAqJn9BRB0EiwAJ1SztQTZ608qyeQyohB0gGoZ9giVekwnT8sgPxvDsnqnhzksfP35m6ti0hoCk30QAvD_BwE www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/pumps-powerheads/3923-eheim-compacton-1000-circulation-pump-4011708001721.html

[@seamansam]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Top Man thanks Buddy Im sure there will be more questions great videos mate keep it up

[@STICKYBOY214]

Just looking at this. Could you not just connect your refill pipe straight to the tap? Great tank👍

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I had an adaptor but kept denting the tap and wouldn't connect any other way. Thankyou, long gone this tank but I do miss it.

[@wells3815]

Where did you get the filter intake mate? I'm struggling to find an adjustable one

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Jbl one from a cristalprofi filter, you can get them on ebay or check jbl website. Oase ones are adjustable to👍

[@wells3815]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thanks my guy, I was putting all sort of search terms into Amazon with no luck, as soon as put JBL inlet pipe in one came up for next day! Cheers.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Sorted👍

[@Kakashi-hm4bq]

Is this tank and cabinet suitable in tropical zone? Do u use chiller?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Don't see why not. I don't use a chiller but Chihiros have a great cooler.

[@elliotandjemmasr3008]

Just purchased a Rio 240 and starting out... I thought you only took 25% on water change weekly? I think you said 60% what is best? Also when do you get the gravel clean? As I say just starting out - do you have a video on initial set up please?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, I didn't do a setup video on this one but I have a video on maintenance.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5PJc6OGeNCko68 In my experience larger water changes work in help maintaing water quality. It is common practice among alot of planted aquarium hobbiests to change at least 50% of the water on a weekly basis. This is just my preference and I've had great results from this. Hope the video link helps and best of luck with your setup👍

[@elliotandjemmasr3008]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Thank you very much. Would you suggest a water change weekly from the beginning? Will watch a few of your videos to get in the swing of things!

[@rcaquaria]

Auto-generated captions were great on this 😂 Similar to how I do it but I add dechlorinator into the tank and attach the hose straight to the sink. I’ve been using the outside tap to do about 20% water changes too (trying to get corys spawning) and there’s been no ill effects. I need to get an intake tube though - it looks much safer than wedging the hose under the hood

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

😂i can imagine the captions😂amazing how handy intake tube is, hooks in place and also lets the water trickle rather than spray👍 thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@karlfisherinacupproductions]

Do you have a link to the pump you used please

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

No probs.... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0010RN2LQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_W0ZZMZEY2CYJNQ43H3CN

[@stewartkeil4314]

Hi Geordie, how are you. Quick question, using the exact same set up, filter intake, hose (9 meters) and I am unable to siphon, a few splurges of water come out but then stops almost immediately. No kinks / blockages. Is it because the of the 9 meter hose (required to reach the sink)? Any tips? Thanks Stewart

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Stewart, not sure why, the only time i've had problems is if there was trapped air, i usually just give it a big suck and off it goes, make sure hosing is empty of all water and air bubbles before you siphon out water, pump does all the work straight away when refilling.

[@stewartkeil4314]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Just got my tank, so I filled it (to make sure no leaks) no problems with the pump but I just can't get the tank to empty now , water is travelling all the way to the sink but stops at floor level, massive sucks from there only a empties a few slurps. Tried sucking harder, lifting / moving the hose with no joy.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@stewartkeil4314 if you're trying to empty the tank once it gets to around 80% empty the intake won't provide enough to syphon you will have to use hosing end only, as soon as the water level is near the grill on the intake pipe it stops siphoning. I think this is what you mean other than that I'm stumped because I've never had any issues draining this way. Hope you get sorted mate.

[@stewartkeil4314]

@@GEORDIESCAPER No tank is 100% full. Not ideal but I've placed the pump in the tank and reversed the filling process. now working. Thanks Geordie.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I used to do it that way with the pump but for ages, like I say bit stumped on why the old suck and syphon isn't working.

[@Alaw_83]

Whats the substrate you use? I use fine white sand and m wanting to change to something heavier so doest come through syphon or move about much cos of circulation pumps

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

In this scape I used Hugo Kamishi quatz white fine gravel.

[@Alaw_83]

Ok thanks mate!! I've ordered the jbl 16/22 intake pipe for the water changes what hose fits on it Nd the eheim pump?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Same size tubing 16/22 fits the eheim pump aswell as the intake👍

[@Alaw_83]

Ok great, ive got the 180 l version and think the lights are too bright ive got the reflectors too but still think it bright, do you recommend a light? Ive got a few amazon sword plants and anubias in the tank, got told they are fine just into sand substrate, but most of them are turning brown and fish are eating them 😀 plz help any other plant that is better and can live into sand substrate. Thanks

[@Alaw_83]

What do.you recommend to lower ph , ive ordered eheims peat balls?

[@duncsfishgamingchannel8985]

Hi there how do you clean your bottom of tank?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Disturb the gravel/sand and siphon out the debris. I generally use a thin layer of sand, it's easy to siphon out and replace with new sand if need be.

[@duncsfishgamingchannel8985]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thankyou I have small gravel 6mm and syphon clean as I do water change your tanks look so clean good job

[@artequadri1207]

Cambiare il 70% dell' acqua in un colpo solo?? Non mi sembra molto consigliato se si vuole mantenere stabili i valori in vasca.

[@cyberpunk_d-va490]

How often do you clean yours?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

once a week, sometimes two.

[@stevo987]

I really need this kit 😭 struggling big time with water changes due to bad health. What diameter hose do I need for that pump?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi there, I don't have the pump anymore but I think it was 16/22mm hosing.

[@stevo987]

@@GEORDIESCAPER thanks bud!!

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

👍

[@fluxant]

New sub , why didn’t I think of that so much easier .

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Saves a load of back ache...Thankyou for the sub🙏

[@silly7743]

What is the full name of the pump?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Been a while since I used this method but I think it was the Eheim Compact 1000

[@davewardman1427]

Whats the hardness of the tap water you have in your area?

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Hi Dave,to be honest I have never tested. I know that my area the water is fairly soft. Must measure sometime.

[@davewardman1427]

@@GEORDIESCAPER Tetras seem to be doing well so must be fairly soft as you say. I'm moving to the North East next year & will be setting a tank up again after a lapse of 30 odd years.... Tetras are the ones I'd like to keep.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@davewardman1427 You'll love the North East, whereabouts are you moving to? I love Tetras, you'll have to visit Horizon Aquatics when you move, amazing store.

[@davewardman1427]

@@GEORDIESCAPER I'll be moving to Teams area by Dunstan Staiths. Yes, HA will be providing the kit & stock....lol

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

@@davewardman1427 yeah I know the area, Gateshead, I live in South Shields.

[@domesticcardetailing8295]

Why not just put the prime in the fish tank when you start to refill as then you won’t lose any because if your bucket spills then you are losing prime down the sink

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

You're right to point this out and I've been dosing direct to my aquariums for a good while now. Thanks for watching👍

[@domesticcardetailing8295]

@@GEORDIESCAPER keep the vlogs coming your getting good

[@alexcobb1236]

Don't know if somebody told u already . But the water you also can keep for garden or home plants . Sucks to trow away

[@alexcobb1236]

Great video btw

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Thankyou, I've always used it for houseplants but i use as much as I can for pots outside too (don't have a garden unfortunately).

[@alexcobb1236]

@@GEORDIESCAPER yes it is actually very healthy water and I understand u have too much with that big aquarium 😅 great hobby

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

I made this little video a while back..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiqmamBZtF9adE

[@goldiel4664]

That's a bit stupid putting decloranator into the bucket and then watching it spill over the side and down the drain. Try putting it directly into the tank.

[@GEORDIESCAPER]

Stupid is a bit harsh but you are right, I do add to aquarium now as I have a thermo valve fitted now and add the water directly👍