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Storing Pre-mixed Salt water Glenn P 06-12-2005
Posted by Glenn P on June 12, 2005, 11:46 pm
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Hi Guys,

I've started to pre-mix & store my salt water (for quicker water changes in
my reef tank).

I'm storing 60 litres (15.85 US liquid Gallons). I have it in a container
with a good fitting lid & stored in a dark cool place.

I use a powerhead to help when mixing, should I leave the powerhead going
all the time to keep the water agitating, or should I turn it off to leave
the water calm, once all the salt has dissolved & it's all mixed ready for
use?

Cheers
Glenn P.



Posted by on June 12, 2005, 11:52 pm
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I would guess that others may tell you to keep the powerhead going all
the time. All I can tell you is about my practical experience. I keep
a 45 gallon barrel of saltwater at most times. I normally turn off the
pump once the salt is dissolved, and have left it there and used it a
month later without problem for water changes.


Posted by Billy on June 13, 2005, 1:52 am
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> Hi Guys,
>
> I've started to pre-mix & store my salt water (for quicker water
> changes in
> my reef tank).
>
> I'm storing 60 litres (15.85 US liquid Gallons). I have it in a
> container
> with a good fitting lid & stored in a dark cool place.
>
> I use a powerhead to help when mixing, should I leave the powerhead
> going
> all the time to keep the water agitating, or should I turn it off
> to leave
> the water calm, once all the salt has dissolved & it's all mixed
> ready for
> use?


Once you get it mixed well, cap it and you could let it sit for a
very long time. I make up water up to 2 weeks before I need it, and
I'm sure it would be fine much longer.

billy



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