water storage and refugium ?'s

nemoray · 08/20/2007, 06:06 PM

Hi all,

Couple questions that I have not found answers to while reading the forums, so forgive me if this is a rehash to you old-timers.

1. In preparing to cycle rock and also to have water on hand for changes, how long can salt water be stored and remain viable. I have a 32 gallon brute in which to mix and keep water. My ro/di is a 35 gpd, so I need to think ahead. I have plain ro/di stored in a couple 5 gallon bottles for top-off.

2. Has anyone had experience with the "Aquatic Design Habitats" refugiums? Been looking at them and wondered as to quality and functionality. Basically a skimmer section with a refugium section and a return section.

Thanks in advance for any input. You have all been invaluable as I venture into this hobby.

Ray

bertoni · 08/20/2007, 06:12 PM

1. Artificial saltwater will last indefinitely if kept covered and any evaporation is replaced reasonably quickly. I'd aerate it before use, if possible.

2. Never heard of that product.

WaterKeeper · 08/20/2007, 06:15 PM

I can answer question 1---Forever. As long as the water is kept covered then is will be fine. You do want to check salinity before using it as some evaporation is inevitable.

I don't know about that fuge.

Darn Jon-we actually agreed on something.

nemoray · 08/20/2007, 06:38 PM

Thanks for quick reply. Just trying to decide whether I want to buy one or risk building one with my limited skills.

jsr · 08/20/2007, 06:40 PM

Dang. I just dumped 5G of SW that had been in a sealed jug for a week. Thought it was bad. :-(

Need to read more!

08/20/2007, 06:06 PM	#1
nemoray Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darien, Georgia Posts: 143	water storage and refugium ?'s Hi all, Couple questions that I have not found answers to while reading the forums, so forgive me if this is a rehash to you old-timers. 1. In preparing to cycle rock and also to have water on hand for changes, how long can salt water be stored and remain viable. I have a 32 gallon brute in which to mix and keep water. My ro/di is a 35 gpd, so I need to think ahead. I have plain ro/di stored in a couple 5 gallon bottles for top-off. 2. Has anyone had experience with the "Aquatic Design Habitats" refugiums? Been looking at them and wondered as to quality and functionality. Basically a skimmer section with a refugium section and a return section. Thanks in advance for any input. You have all been invaluable as I venture into this hobby. Ray __________________ "It does not require many words to speak the truth." Chief Joseph Current Tank Info: Reef up and running for two years now!

08/20/2007, 06:12 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	1. Artificial saltwater will last indefinitely if kept covered and any evaporation is replaced reasonably quickly. I'd aerate it before use, if possible. 2. Never heard of that product. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

08/20/2007, 06:15 PM	#3
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	I can answer question 1---Forever. As long as the water is kept covered then is will be fine. You do want to check salinity before using it as some evaporation is inevitable. I don't know about that fuge. Darn Jon-we actually agreed on something. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

08/20/2007, 06:38 PM	#4
nemoray Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darien, Georgia Posts: 143	Thanks for quick reply. Just trying to decide whether I want to buy one or risk building one with my limited skills. __________________ "It does not require many words to speak the truth." Chief Joseph Current Tank Info: Reef up and running for two years now!

08/20/2007, 06:40 PM	#5
jsr Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 409	Dang. I just dumped 5G of SW that had been in a sealed jug for a week. Thought it was bad. :-( Need to read more! __________________ Just my grain of salt... Current Tank Info: 135G Oceanic Mixed, 4 x 140W VHO, Octopus NW200, 3 x Koralia 4's, 30G Sump, 140# Live Rock, 120# Live Sand, ATO