Saltwater mix

tankmates · 01/24/2012, 06:41 PM

Usually how long can we keep mixed saltwater for water changes? I have been mixing once and keeping it for 2 bi weekly water changes, is that ok?

saltycoastie · 01/24/2012, 07:13 PM

yea its ok, keep it heated with a powerhead and it will last

disc1 · 01/24/2012, 07:19 PM

Some salt mixes like Reef Crystals contain organic additives and should be kept aerated and stirred until you use them to prevent bacterial growth.

Others do not, like regular Instant Ocean, and can be kept indefinitely without any stirring. Just give them a little while with a powerhead right before you use it to get it aerated.

There is no need to keep any of it heated until you are ready to use it.

01/24/2012, 06:41 PM	#1
tankmates Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 124	Saltwater mix Usually how long can we keep mixed saltwater for water changes? I have been mixing once and keeping it for 2 bi weekly water changes, is that ok?

01/24/2012, 07:13 PM	#2
saltycoastie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Liberty Texas (east houston) Posts: 42	yea its ok, keep it heated with a powerhead and it will last __________________ I am a bomb technician. If you see me running, try to keep up. Be nice to the people who smoke. Every cigarette may be their last. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon cichlid, 10 gallon nano reef with 10 gallon sump

01/24/2012, 07:19 PM	#3
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Some salt mixes like Reef Crystals contain organic additives and should be kept aerated and stirred until you use them to prevent bacterial growth. Others do not, like regular Instant Ocean, and can be kept indefinitely without any stirring. Just give them a little while with a powerhead right before you use it to get it aerated. There is no need to keep any of it heated until you are ready to use it. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...