water storage question

[frd72]

Hi everyone, do you think it is okay to store RO water on a big container already mixed with salt for few weeks??

thanks,
teddy

[phi delt reefer]

depends on the brand of salt you are using.

some can stay mixed for months, others weeks. Check the instructions on your salt. Also - your holding container should be non-transparent so algae and what not does not grow in there. Throw in a cheapo ebay powerhead to keep the water moving and i think you should be fine for at least a month.


cheers
vince

[mark]

Normally I try to leave my IO mixing (power head and heater) for a week before a change but has sat way longer.

Figure why should it go bad, it just there like in my tank but doesn't have a fish cr*pping in it.

[frd72]

I am using a Brute container, with powerhead and lid placed on the basement. Doesn't really say on the salt bucket, i am using Instant Ocean..

thanks,
teddy

[Wayne]

Shouldn't be a problem, just keep it moving like you are and it should be fine

[MitchM]

Do not use Brute trash cans. They can contain toxic plasticizers.

Here are some more details:

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic101230-9-1.aspx

Mitch

[gobytron]

nice 1 mitch.

great post/link.