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July 11th, 2008, 03:16 AM
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clumping salt?
I have alot of salt. A 50lb bucket, and a 25lb bag. Both have accumulated moisture due to the humidity or whatever. I am wondering if there is a tried and true to get rid of the moisture so my salt runs and dissolves freely again? Thanks!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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July 11th, 2008, 03:19 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
If theres any way,I dont know of it.
Unless you could take an old refridgerator and put a heat lamp in it,then store your salt in there. Works for welding rods,just dont know if it'd work for salt.
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July 11th, 2008, 04:06 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
I have that problem in six of my stored buckets, currently. My solution? NoobDeBiff + a law enforcement telescoping baton + a hammer.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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July 11th, 2008, 04:30 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
All I know is to soften brown sugar you put it in a closed container with a slice of bread. Never had a problem with my salt yet. EVen though it's stored in the laundry room.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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July 11th, 2008, 04:33 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
I just whack that crap with a blunt object and throw that sh*t in the water NDB style. Works well.
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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#6
July 11th, 2008, 04:39 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
Keeping real rice in with table salt works I wonder if an old nylon filled with rice wouldnt work the same for reef salt?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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July 11th, 2008, 05:21 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
If you have a bucket and shut it by hitting it to turn that way it gets a good then you shouldn't have any problems. I only had problems when I used the bags. After I switched I have had no problems.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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July 11th, 2008, 07:49 AM
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Re: clumping salt?
I use Oceanic 50 gal. bottles to store my salt. Well, I guess that is cuz I use Oceanic!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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July 11th, 2008, 03:15 PM
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Re: clumping salt?
it happens to me from time to time but only the top layer. I bust it up with a hammer and screw driver. It only seems to happen when i dont seal the lid all the way to lock out moisture. I have thought of using bread but never got the chance. It does dissolve in "rock form" but I admit it is a pain in the ass.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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July 12th, 2008, 11:56 PM
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Re: clumping salt?
It's happened to me twice (both times from forgetting to seal the lid). The 2nd time it happened I put a couple cups of uncooked white rice in cheescloth and put that in the bucket. It stopped the moist salt from turning the rest of the free-flowing salt into a brick... lesson learned? Don't forget to put the top on the bucket - and buy smaller quantities so if you DO forget - it doesn't hurt so much.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 1 55 Gal Marine Aqua-C Remora, 2 powerheads, Whisp. Filter, Nova T-5 Extreme light, Kent RO/DI water Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 15 months Other Intrests: Computers, technology, photography, gardening, cooking, art, music, films/TV, books, travel, nature
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