How long after mixing salt and RO???

nordy

Active Member
After putting a powerhead and heater in the freshly mixed bucket of SW, I wait until the water clears up before I check it. I then adjust if needed and let it sit overnight before using it. I have the heaters calibrated so they always bring the new SW up to match the DT.
 

fatcat

Member
I mixed some water at 6:00pm tonight and i need it for around 1:00pm tomorrow would that be ok???
I only need 1 1/2 gallons for my 48gal...
 

metweezer

Active Member
Originally Posted by FaTcAt
http:///forum/post/2731562
I mixed some water at 6:00pm tonight and i need it for around 1:00pm tomorrow would that be ok???
I only need 1 1/2 gallons for my 48gal...
Yeah, you'll be fine. Did you just add a fish? Why are you topping off with SW? I use tropic marin pro reef and it mixes almost instantly. Keep a powerhead stirring it up as it adds oxygen to the water. Once your water is mixed an airstone will suffice if you don't have a spare powerhead. I never have to use a heater but then again, I don't live in Canada but hot as hell Florida.
 

fatcat

Member
Originally Posted by metweezer
http:///forum/post/2731585
Yeah, you'll be fine. Did you just add a fish? Why are you topping off with SW? I use tropic marin pro reef and it mixes almost instantly. Keep a powerhead stirring it up as it adds oxygen to the water. Once your water is mixed an airstone will suffice if you don't have a spare powerhead. I never have to use a heater but then again, I don't live in Canada but hot as hell Florida.

No fish,yesterday i got some acans and dipped them and did't have any saltwater to add.
Tomorrow i'm getting a brain for free so and i'm going to dip that to
..
Ya my igloo stays pretty cold up here in Canada.

J/K it's like 90F here... Lower Canada
 

mr_x

Active Member
i mix, then wait for the water to mix for about 5 minutes more with a powerhead. then check. the next day, i re-check before adding to the tank. it's usually not too far from the day before's reading.
 

metweezer

Active Member
Originally Posted by FaTcAt
http:///forum/post/2731615
No fish,yesterday i got some acans and dipped them and did't have any saltwater to add.
Tomorrow i'm getting a brain for free so and i'm going to dip that to
..
Ya my igloo stays pretty cold up here in Canada.

J/K it's like 90F here... Lower Canada
90? You better get a chiller
 
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