Anyone Filter new SW?

DanG · #1 03-23-2008, 04:21 PM

I always let NSW sit in a bucket with a powerhead for 24 hours minimum before it goes into my tank. It's crystal clear when it goes in. What salt are you using?

justinl · #2 03-23-2008, 04:25 PM

At first I would expect it to be cloudy with undissolved salt crystals, but over time it should go clear. If it doesn't then that would be a problem!

Myka · #3 03-23-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I always let NSW sit in a bucket with a powerhead for 24 hours minimum before it goes into my tank. It's crystal clear when it goes in. What salt are you using?

Me too. Mine has a heater in it as well set to the display tank temp, and this seems to make a big difference in the mix time.

untamed · #4 03-23-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I always let NSW sit in a bucket with a powerhead for 24 hours minimum before it goes into my tank. It's crystal clear when it goes in. What salt are you using?

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinl

At first I would expect it to be cloudy with undissolved salt crystals, but over time it should go clear. If it doesn't then that would be a problem!

Hmm..I let 50 gallons circulate in a mixer for 24 hours before I use it. It is always cloudy. Sometimes I let it circulate for 2 or 3 days and it is still cloudy.

I'm still using Ocean Pure Pro.

PzReefer · #5 03-23-2008, 05:16 PM

I find TMPro salt dissolves very quickly 30 mins or less but i still mix with PH for 24 hours and preheat to tank temp as well.

After this process it is perfectly clear with little sediment.

Jason McK · #6 03-23-2008, 05:20 PM

I know Jack was telling me he uses a Hegan PH to mix his salt water. He puts one of those Filters on the intake.

After changing from Kent to TMP I found my water change bucket to be 100% cleaner. Now that I'm on RBS It's even cleaner

J

untamed · #7 03-23-2008, 06:01 PM

It sounds like you get what you pay for in TMPP and RBS.

JHG · #8 03-23-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

I know Jack was telling me he uses a Hegan PH to mix his salt water. He puts one of those Filters on the intake.
J

Using the pre-filter idea is a good one.

When I start new aquariums I exclusively use sponges on the intakes of filters to help clear the sediment from the water. Within 24 hours, it's gone. I do this with both FW & SW aquaria.

digital-audiophile · #9 03-23-2008, 06:58 PM

My OPP always was cloudy. I just mixed my first batch of RBS this morning and it was clear within minutes.