Salt Mix

hot883

Active Member

Originally Posted by jgolo
Is it ok to mix your salt they add right away or wait ? (how long)
No you have to wait if it is going into a tank that is set up. if you are just starting a tank adding it right away is ok, not preferred but ok.
Newly mixed salt must be stabilized and that is done by:
adding desired amount of salt to RO water (1/2 cup to 1 gallon water)
place a heater in the container
place a power head in same container to mix the water
in 24 hrs. check the water fortemp, s.g. and adjust if needed
 

jgolo

Member
Thank I was mixing the salt leting it set for 20 min then adding it . Using distelled water Just order Ro/di filter.
 

costa13

Member
Originally Posted by LilChantil
Why heat the salt water?
so when you put it in you tank it is as similar as the water you have in their.
 

hot883

Active Member
When doing a water change you want the specific gravity of the salt water the same and also the temp. the same as the display.
 
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