Is 12 hours okay to mix saltwater for WC

jw1977

jw1977

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I know most people here mix their saltwater for 24 hours before a water change. I don't have much time this weekend and would like to do it tomorrow morning. That would be only 12 hours. Am I okay? I did a fish last night(begaii cardinal).
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by jw1977
http:///forum/post/2507760
I know most people here mix their saltwater for 24 hours before a water change. I don't have much time this weekend and would like to do it tomorrow morning. That would be only 12 hours. Am I okay? I did a fish last night(begaii cardinal).
If you have a strong power head in the bin, and you check all of the readings of the bin in the morning, then you should be alright. Please don't do it all of the time though!
 
t316

t316

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Just don't put in any of the unmixed residue left down at the bottom, and I wouldn't make this a regular habit.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2507792
Just don't put in any of the unmixed residue left down at the bottom, and I wouldn't make this a regular habit.
I definitely agree!!!! The salt and water mixture has to have a gas exchange. While the salt mixes it releases carbon dioxide. It is replaced with oxygen when it is well mixed. If the water is not well mixed then the carbon dioxide is released in the tank. This would cause a huge problem.
 
trish&dave

trish&dave

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wow, great subject! Working on the same question, but can wait more than 12 hours. I have heater and maxi jet 1200 in 10 gallons. Plan to have that for at least 20 hours. Like to hear more on the gas exchange. My maxi is pointed at the top and it is moving well. Will keep an eye on the advise!
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by trish&dave
http:///forum/post/2507807
wow, great subject! Working on the same question, but can wait more than 12 hours. I have heater and maxi jet 1200 in 10 gallons. Plan to have that for at least 20 hours. Like to hear more on the gas exchange. My maxi is pointed at the top and it is moving well. Will keep an eye on the advise!
I would keep it pointed at the bottom, to ensure all of the mixture gets mixed. The gas exchange will happen naturally and work it's way up and out on it's own as the mix takes place. But if you leave residue at the bottom, it won't ever mix, thus when you dump/pour/pump it into your tank, the exchange will happen then (not a good time).
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by trish&dave
http:///forum/post/2507807
wow, great subject! Working on the same question, but can wait more than 12 hours. I have heater and maxi jet 1200 in 10 gallons. Plan to have that for at least 20 hours. Like to hear more on the gas exchange. My maxi is pointed at the top and it is moving well. Will keep an eye on the advise!
Point it to the bottom. A maxi 1200 in a ten gallon is a whirlwind. The gas exchange is not hard to understand. As the salt dissolves it lets of carbon dioxide. The water needs to be aerated to put oxygen back in the water. Just because you do not see the salt on the bottom, does not mean that it is fully dissolved.
 
clownfish11

clownfish11

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okay so i just started my saltwater mixin" at like 6:30 and is it okay to add my live rock 2morrow at like 2-3pm?
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2507818
I would keep it pointed at the bottom, to ensure all of the mixture gets mixed. The gas exchange will happen naturally and work it's way up and out on it's own as the mix takes place. But if you leave residue at the bottom, it won't ever mix, thus when you dump/pour/pump it into your tank, the exchange will happen then (not a good time).
You beat me to it T316! Nice!
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2507824
You beat me to it T316! Nice!

I love it when I'm on the same page as Sep

Makes me think I'm doing something right, cause there are days when I just want to get out my fishing rod and drop a hook in this tank and give up.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2507849
I love it when I'm on the same page as Sep

Makes me think I'm doing something right, cause there are days when I just want to get out my fishing rod and drop a hook in this tank and give up.
I sure hope that you are kidding! You give great advice
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2507851
I sure hope that you are kidding! You give great advice

Yeah, I'm kidding, about giving up anyway. Now the fishing rod....some of these fish have almost driven me to that point
 
trish&dave

trish&dave

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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2507851
I sure hope that you are kidding! You give great advice

Sepulatian and T13: WIll either of you PLEASE go look at my post, it is long, but would be much appreciated! Similar subject, just a little more in depth. Thanks!
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by trish&dave
http:///forum/post/2507859
Sepulatian and T13: WIll either of you PLEASE go look at my post, it is long, but would be much appreciated! Similar subject, just a little more in depth. Thanks!
Of course!~ My pleasure
 
t316

t316

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Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2507868
Don't make me come their and fix your tank!!!!

Now I would consider that an honor

Trish&Dave...I posted on your thread earlier, and still stand by that post.
 
sepulatian

sepulatian

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Originally Posted by T316
http:///forum/post/2507883
Now I would consider that an honor

Trish&Dave...I posted on your thread earlier, and still stand by that post.
LOL ,You tell me that you are dropping a hook in there again, I may have to bring reinforcements!! You love your fish and your tank, right?
 
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