Apr 3, 2016 #1 shoelaceike Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jul 1, 2015 Messages 2,260 Reaction score 1,064 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Is there an issue with leaving a bag of salt open for a few months.....dumb question but I would like to be sure before I do a water change with it. Thanks
Is there an issue with leaving a bag of salt open for a few months.....dumb question but I would like to be sure before I do a water change with it. Thanks
Apr 3, 2016 #2 Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert Reef Chemist View Badges Staff member Super Moderator Excellence Award Expert Contributor Article Contributor R2R Research My Tank Thread Joined Sep 5, 2014 Messages 72,100 Reaction score 69,741 Location Massachusetts, United States Rating - 0% 0 0 0 The potential problem will be precipitation of calcium carbonate. Mix it up and measure the alkalinity after it is clear. If the alkalinity is OK for you, the salt is good to go and no need to measure calcium. If it is too low, you can either supplement it (and maybe check calcium too), or not use it.
The potential problem will be precipitation of calcium carbonate. Mix it up and measure the alkalinity after it is clear. If the alkalinity is OK for you, the salt is good to go and no need to measure calcium. If it is too low, you can either supplement it (and maybe check calcium too), or not use it.
Apr 3, 2016 #3 jsker Reefing is all about the adventure View Badges Staff member Super Moderator Partner Member 2024 Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Article Contributor Hospitality Award Ocala Reef Club Member R2R Secret Santa 2023 My Tank Thread Joined Apr 11, 2015 Messages 25,008 Reaction score 80,077 Location Saint Louis What state or country do you live in Missouri Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Should not be an issue.
Apr 3, 2016 #4 OP OP shoelaceike Valuable Member View Badges Joined Jul 1, 2015 Messages 2,260 Reaction score 1,064 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Thanks!