Mixing Red Sea Pro Salt

[Sabra616]

I am going to RAP Orlando and I want to have fresh saltwater prepared waiting for me at home. I always follow the instructions of not mixing for longer than 4 hours. I am wondering of how much of a negative effect it will have to mix it longer. From the time I leave for the show and get home to potentially use it would be over 12 hrs. I planned on pre mixing a gallon to have ready. I really do not want to be mixing saltwater when I get home before I start dipping new purchases. Appreciate any input!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

I am going to RAP Orlando and I want to have fresh saltwater prepared waiting for me at home. I always follow the instructions of not mixing for longer than 4 hours. I am wondering of how much of a negative effect it will have to mix it longer. From the time I leave for the show and get home to potentially use it would be over 12 hrs. I planned on pre mixing a gallon to have ready. I really do not want to be mixing saltwater when I get home before I start dipping new purchases. Appreciate any input!

What I do - mix it for 4 hours... let it sit up to a day (or 2) until I use it. I start up mixing pump right before moving to fish room, and that is when I double check salinity and add RO if needed (I always mix a touch heavy on purpose as it is easier to bring salinity down with a cup or two of RO water than mix in more salt)

I WISH I WAS GOING!! STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN!! Know you will have FUN! Oct 30 & 31 is Aquashella Dallas!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

High alk and high pH raw salt water is very prone to precipitation of calcium carbonate, especially when warm. That's the issue behind these directions.