How do you Store extra Salt water ?

fulinn · 04-12-2006, 02:42 PM

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject: Storing Salt water for water changes

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Hi all,

I am mixing DI water and Coralife salt to create my seawater for my tank.

As this is a brand new tank, I'm going to mix my inital seawater mix right in my 75 gal tank.

Now, when I make up seawater for partial water changes, if I have extra mixed saltwater, how long can I store it for ? During storage do I need to keep air and heat going in the storage container ?

I know I need to keep air/heat going 24 hours prior to use, then can I stop air/heat during storage, then 24 hour prior to use again add air/heat.

Thanks

Bonnie

blue_eyes53813 · 04-12-2006, 03:17 PM

I always have extra saltwater made with heater and powerhead in it... You never know when you might need it for an emergency water change. You wont wanna waite 24 hours if something goes wrong with the tank...

Woodstock · 04-12-2006, 03:30 PM

During storage, I would keep atleast a powerhead in there for circulation. Be aware that the salinity may change due to evaporation. If you do not use a heater, be sure to warm it up prior to checking its salinity (and of course before you add it to your tank).

billyr98 · 04-12-2006, 03:36 PM

I do exactly what Woodstock does

BIGGUN · 06-22-2006, 03:13 PM

So what happens if you don't have a powerhead circulating it???

Does it go bad? How long? Is it recoverable?

Thanks,
Kevin

blade25 · 06-27-2006, 08:53 PM

I keep my water in a 20 gal rubbermaid container with a power head right at the top to create air bubbles in the water. I have premade salt water before without the power head for circulation and the water developed a smell to it after about 4-5 days cant exactly remember but thats the only time I have done it. Besides with the power head it helps mix the salt and prevents it from settling on the bottom.

04-12-2006, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
fulinn Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 View Gallery Karma Komment	How do you Store extra Salt water ? Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject: Storing Salt water for water changes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, I am mixing DI water and Coralife salt to create my seawater for my tank. As this is a brand new tank, I'm going to mix my inital seawater mix right in my 75 gal tank. Now, when I make up seawater for partial water changes, if I have extra mixed saltwater, how long can I store it for ? During storage do I need to keep air and heat going in the storage container ? I know I need to keep air/heat going 24 hours prior to use, then can I stop air/heat during storage, then 24 hour prior to use again add air/heat. Thanks Bonnie

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blade25 Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How do you Store extra Salt water ? I keep my water in a 20 gal rubbermaid container with a power head right at the top to create air bubbles in the water. I have premade salt water before without the power head for circulation and the water developed a smell to it after about 4-5 days cant exactly remember but thats the only time I have done it. Besides with the power head it helps mix the salt and prevents it from settling on the bottom.

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