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12/22/2017, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: mansfield ohio
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salt mix
How long can you have mixed salt water before you use it. Water is
heated and has a pump in the container the container is a brut new trash can It has a top on it. thank you |
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12/22/2017, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Central Nebraska
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It somewhat depends on the brand.
Regular instant ocean can be kept indefinitely. Some flavors have organics that degrade.
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12/22/2017, 10:25 PM
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Location: Granada Hills
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keep it as long as you need.......as long as it doesnt settle
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12/22/2017, 11:14 PM
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I use Reef Crystals and I noticed that after a week or so, ALK Cal and Mag levels drop significantly compared to a mix that's been in a bucket for only a day. Now I only mix as much as I need a day or two before a water change. But if you have a FOWLR tank then it doesn't matter. I also hear that keeping the water heated for long periods of time will cause precipitation as well. But I haven't tested that out yet.
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12/23/2017, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Ontario, Canada
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As long as you want...but I doubt this should be more than 3 months or your making too much. While I powerhead mine for movement and mix, I have never heater as It is not required. If you make only partial water changes, the temp does not drop enough unless you are changes for more than 20%.
Then again.....it does not hurt....so no problems |
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