I use a five gallon bucket for the foster home and then I hang the lily pipes off the side the bucket. This cycles the bucket instantly. It also keeps the canister filter running so there's no risk of bacterial die off. (Of course you could the same thing with a small tank.) I put an air stone in the bucket. When getting down to the last of the water and residual substrate, nothing beats a wet-dry vac. Wet-dry vacs are not expensive, and if you have the room for one in a garage or closet, it's worth considering.
how did you dispose your soil? and if you plan to save some for reuse (because of all the beneficial bacteria living in the soil), how long can you keep it in a bucket before they go bad?
It goes in a sealed garbage bag into the dumpster. I don't save old soil so I'm not sure about how long it stays biologically viable. Not very long without oxygen and a filter
I learned a lot from you... just about ready to flood the acid washed seiryu scape. thanks again
Glad to hear that!
Always exciting getting to re set up a tank! Can’t wait to see the re scape.
I'm hyped!
I use a five gallon bucket for the foster home and then I hang the lily pipes off the side the bucket. This cycles the bucket instantly. It also keeps the canister filter running so there's no risk of bacterial die off. (Of course you could the same thing with a small tank.) I put an air stone in the bucket.
When getting down to the last of the water and residual substrate, nothing beats a wet-dry vac. Wet-dry vacs are not expensive, and if you have the room for one in a garage or closet, it's worth considering.
That's a really smart tip! I need to invest in a wet-dry vac ASAP
Really great video. I learned many great tips and tricks from you for my aquascape. So nice!
Glad it was helpful!
😂 Take advantage of their trust.
Writing that tip down for life in general
how did you dispose your soil? and if you plan to save some for reuse (because of all the beneficial bacteria living in the soil), how long can you keep it in a bucket before they go bad?
It goes in a sealed garbage bag into the dumpster. I don't save old soil so I'm not sure about how long it stays biologically viable. Not very long without oxygen and a filter