If I mix my own salt in a 5 gal bucket with a power head how long do I have before i need to use it?
swaziland Member Jul 13, 2007 #1 If I mix my own salt in a 5 gal bucket with a power head how long do I have before i need to use it?
jtrzerocool Active Member Jul 13, 2007 #2 im not sure of the exact time but i always wait 24hrs to add to the tank. i figured that that is enough time for the ph to stablize.
im not sure of the exact time but i always wait 24hrs to add to the tank. i figured that that is enough time for the ph to stablize.
trippkid Active Member Jul 13, 2007 #3 I mix my water for 2days then use. It can sit indefinately, as long as it doesn't evaporate or get contaminated with anything.
I mix my water for 2days then use. It can sit indefinately, as long as it doesn't evaporate or get contaminated with anything.
trippkid Active Member Jul 13, 2007 #6 Why would you keep for wks? As long as it is sealed shouldn't be a problem, make sure your container(s) are food grade and don't leach anything back into the water though.
Why would you keep for wks? As long as it is sealed shouldn't be a problem, make sure your container(s) are food grade and don't leach anything back into the water though.
trippkid Active Member Jul 13, 2007 #8 Should not be a problem as long as containers are safe. Sorry, I do weekly water changes, so I just about always have some on hand or mixing up. Matt
Should not be a problem as long as containers are safe. Sorry, I do weekly water changes, so I just about always have some on hand or mixing up. Matt