storage of saltwater....

whowadat · 04/24/2009, 11:58 PM

Hello, I'll be moving an established reef tank soon and had a question about storing recently made up saltwater. How long can I store the SW that I made up in a 32 gallon Brute trash can ?

I'll obviously be using as much of the old water as I can but I'm thinking I probably won't have enough water to refill the entire 120 gallons with just 30 gallons of new SW.

I plan on keeping a heater and Maxi-Jet running in the Brute.

I assume I can keep live rock in a big ol' tub with a pump and heater keeping things mixed up and at a constant temp, so I figured I could use that water too if necessary.

stricknine · 04/25/2009, 01:01 AM

Wouldn't worry if it is covered. I have RODI water for top ups, and SW for water changes in the basement constantly. I top it up only, not replace it. Also had my mail order rock in a tub for 6-8 weeks waiting for my tank to be set up (w/ heat and flow) without a problem.

Flipper62 · 04/25/2009, 07:46 AM

The premixed salt water will keep for a while, but you should keep a powerhead or two in there to keep the water moving. I also keep a heater in there to keep the temp the same as the tank. this way if I need it, its ready right away. I would also keep a lid on it & keep it covered.

04/24/2009, 11:58 PM	#1
whowadat Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 400	storage of saltwater.... Hello, I'll be moving an established reef tank soon and had a question about storing recently made up saltwater. How long can I store the SW that I made up in a 32 gallon Brute trash can ? I'll obviously be using as much of the old water as I can but I'm thinking I probably won't have enough water to refill the entire 120 gallons with just 30 gallons of new SW. I plan on keeping a heater and Maxi-Jet running in the Brute. I assume I can keep live rock in a big ol' tub with a pump and heater keeping things mixed up and at a constant temp, so I figured I could use that water too if necessary.

04/25/2009, 07:46 AM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	The premixed salt water will keep for a while, but you should keep a powerhead or two in there to keep the water moving. I also keep a heater in there to keep the temp the same as the tank. this way if I need it, its ready right away. I would also keep a lid on it & keep it covered. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

04/25/2009, 01:01 AM	#2
stricknine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 989	Wouldn't worry if it is covered. I have RODI water for top ups, and SW for water changes in the basement constantly. I top it up only, not replace it. Also had my mail order rock in a tub for 6-8 weeks waiting for my tank to be set up (w/ heat and flow) without a problem.