making saltwater...

[wembleey]

What is the best way to mix saltwater..is pre mixed easier?
If any one can give me a general..that would be great!
Thanks

 

[dogstar]

I fill a 45g rubbermaid with RO/DI from my filter and run a Powerhead pump in it for circulation and airiation and then add my salt mix in going buy the directions on the bucket , and after a couple of hours I test the SG and adjust to 1.025 and after 24 hours I test pH and temp and SG agin and then if alls good then I do the change. Syphon old water out and pump new water in.

 

[lion_crazz]

Yep, that's how I do it as well. 40 gallon trash can, 250watt heater, 2 powerheads (one for top, one for bottom), and patience. I let my water sit for 48 hours to allow enough time for it to dissolve and for me to adjust all the levels to what they need to be.

 

[phixer]

Concur with these guys. IMO pre-mixed is a waste of money. A good RO/DI unit will pay you back in many ways.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by Phixer
IMO pre-mixed is a waste of money.
I agree with that statement.

 

[tat2d]

Ditto. I start mixing at night(32 gal rubbermaid trash can, a powerhead, and heater), test levels the next day, if they are good, in it goes.
I just got an RO/DI filter. I can't believe I carted water around in jugs for so many years. worth every penny, IMO.
HTH,
Bobby