mixing water !!!

luisedumuller · 08/24/2015, 06:52 PM

Hi guys,

Me again, just a quick question.
When first set up a new tank (30 gallons), can I put the RODI water directly in the tanks and after put the a salt on it ? Or should I pre-mix the water before add it into the tank...

Cheers,

flanole · 08/24/2015, 06:53 PM

In my 55, 75 and 150g we mixed it right in the tank. Used powerheads to mix.

stiltman · 08/24/2015, 07:20 PM

Agreed, should be fine to put RODI straight in the tank and mix it that way. Grab a Cooper's, sit back and let your pumps do the mixing.

thegrun · 08/24/2015, 07:23 PM

...as long as you make the saltwater before you add any rocks or sand.

luisedumuller · 08/24/2015, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys...
Can i do it with my live rocks inside ?

Cheers

luisedumuller · 08/24/2015, 07:24 PM

lol ... thanks thegrun!!!

hotelbravo · 08/24/2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by luisedumuller

Thanks guys...
Can i do it with my live rocks inside ?

Cheers

yep

ericarenee · 08/24/2015, 08:17 PM

i would at the very least disolve the salt in a pitcher of water a bit at a time and dump it in slowly..
If not some salt will end up settling . Of Course if no rock or sand its not really a issue..

thegrun · 08/24/2015, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotelbravo

yep

I would not advise this!

downbeach · 08/25/2015, 04:30 AM

I would make it a habit of making your water in a separate container, always slowly adding the appropriate amount salt mix to the water. I wouldn't make a "consentrated" solution, i.e. adding enough water to get it to liquify, as this will cause a lot of abiotic precipitation of the Ca and Alk, leaving it unabailable for your animals.

hotelbravo · 08/25/2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thegrun

I would not advise this!

Why not? If he is going to cycle the tank normally what harm will it be that the rock is in there while he is mixing the water? Sure it could creat dead spots the salt will settle but with good circulation he could do it without any ill effects in my opinion.

Am I missing something I just don't understand

gman 01234 · 08/25/2015, 07:55 AM

I would not advise mixing in a tank !! I would pre mix in a bucket before you add to your tank !!! go to the local home depot or Lowes and go get a small pond pump for about $ 20.00 and then pump your mix into your tank ! that way you can dial in your salt level...

08/24/2015, 06:52 PM	#1
luisedumuller Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 84	mixing water !!! Hi guys, Me again, just a quick question. When first set up a new tank (30 gallons), can I put the RODI water directly in the tanks and after put the a salt on it ? Or should I pre-mix the water before add it into the tank... Cheers,

08/24/2015, 07:20 PM	#3
stiltman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,070	Agreed, should be fine to put RODI straight in the tank and mix it that way. Grab a Cooper's, sit back and let your pumps do the mixing. __________________ "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders Current Tank Info: 75 w/ 20 sump

08/24/2015, 08:17 PM	#8
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	i would at the very least disolve the salt in a pitcher of water a bit at a time and dump it in slowly.. If not some salt will end up settling . Of Course if no rock or sand its not really a issue.. __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

08/24/2015, 06:53 PM	#2
flanole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	In my 55, 75 and 150g we mixed it right in the tank. Used powerheads to mix.

08/24/2015, 07:23 PM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	...as long as you make the saltwater before you add any rocks or sand.

08/24/2015, 07:24 PM	#5
luisedumuller Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 84	Thanks guys... Can i do it with my live rocks inside ? Cheers

08/25/2015, 04:30 AM	#10
downbeach Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Smyrna, Delaware Posts: 3,767	I would make it a habit of making your water in a separate container, always slowly adding the appropriate amount salt mix to the water. I wouldn't make a "consentrated" solution, i.e. adding enough water to get it to liquify, as this will cause a lot of abiotic precipitation of the Ca and Alk, leaving it unabailable for your animals.

08/25/2015, 07:55 AM	#12
gman 01234 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: casper wyoming Posts: 21	I would not advise mixing in a tank !! I would pre mix in a bucket before you add to your tank !!! go to the local home depot or Lowes and go get a small pond pump for about $ 20.00 and then pump your mix into your tank ! that way you can dial in your salt level...