How long will NSW stay good for?

MikePowell · 01/18/2009, 06:12 PM

How long will NSW stay good for in a container?

I have a small tank and when I do a water change I always have left over water. I know I can just ask for less but can I keep it with out it going bad?

If so, would I have to put an airstone or pump for circulation?

Znut Reefer · 01/18/2009, 06:40 PM

I have kept NSW for a couple weeks. Yes you need a power head for circulation or it won't be good long.

Rysam · 01/18/2009, 08:56 PM

i mix 55 gallons at a time and usually its over a month before i need to refill. i use a powerhead and airstone 24/7. i've never had a problem

rick s · 01/18/2009, 09:15 PM

Hi Mike,
The water will be good for months. If I remember Randy Holmes-Farley's comments correctly, you don't need circulation or an airstone. It will be fine just sitting there.

iamwrasseman · 01/18/2009, 09:40 PM

are you talking ocean water ? i would think yhat there is lots of live critters in there that would die off if not properly sustained . not doubting you just hunting for knowledge. thanks

01/18/2009, 06:12 PM	#1
MikePowell Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 1,141	How long will NSW stay good for? How long will NSW stay good for in a container? I have a small tank and when I do a water change I always have left over water. I know I can just ask for less but can I keep it with out it going bad? If so, would I have to put an airstone or pump for circulation?

01/18/2009, 08:56 PM	#3
Rysam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise california Posts: 1,000	i mix 55 gallons at a time and usually its over a month before i need to refill. i use a powerhead and airstone 24/7. i've never had a problem __________________ Josh “Seek advice but use your own common sense” Yiddish Proverb quote “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 135 reef

01/18/2009, 09:15 PM	#4
rick s Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 2,993	Hi Mike, The water will be good for months. If I remember Randy Holmes-Farley's comments correctly, you don't need circulation or an airstone. It will be fine just sitting there. __________________ Rick Current Tank Info: Reefer Emeritus

01/18/2009, 09:40 PM	#5
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	are you talking ocean water ? i would think yhat there is lots of live critters in there that would die off if not properly sustained . not doubting you just hunting for knowledge. thanks __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

01/18/2009, 06:40 PM	#2
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,396	I have kept NSW for a couple weeks. Yes you need a power head for circulation or it won't be good long.