Mar 15, 2013 #1 dixiegirl21191 Reef Junkie Just wondering how long saltwater can stay in a mixing container? I use a 5 gallon food grade bucket from lowes.
Just wondering how long saltwater can stay in a mixing container? I use a 5 gallon food grade bucket from lowes.
Mar 15, 2013 #2 R rems Reefing newb You should be able to use it indefinitely unless it is somewhat contaminated, just make sure there is water movement (stirring). But if you use a salt without vitamins or other organic additives, you can store it unstirred if you want.
You should be able to use it indefinitely unless it is somewhat contaminated, just make sure there is water movement (stirring). But if you use a salt without vitamins or other organic additives, you can store it unstirred if you want.
Mar 15, 2013 #5 Smitty Reef pro I make a bucket of saltwater and will sometimes let it sit for approx 2 weeks before I use it. Long as its sealed up tight, you should be alright.
I make a bucket of saltwater and will sometimes let it sit for approx 2 weeks before I use it. Long as its sealed up tight, you should be alright.
Mar 15, 2013 #6 sen5241b Reef enthusiast dixiegirl21191 said: Just wondering how long saltwater can stay in a mixing container? I use a 5 gallon food grade bucket from lowes. Click to expand... Till it gets a tint of green.
dixiegirl21191 said: Just wondering how long saltwater can stay in a mixing container? I use a 5 gallon food grade bucket from lowes. Click to expand... Till it gets a tint of green.
Mar 16, 2013 #7 bigford fish only i mix up my 40 gallons in a large rubber made trashcan then i toss my old power head 802/804 in there there is more then enough water movement
i mix up my 40 gallons in a large rubber made trashcan then i toss my old power head 802/804 in there there is more then enough water movement