Question for those that store salt water in large brute cans...

[CayoHueso]

When there's not enough water left in the brute can to do a water change what do you do? I don't want to waste the the salt water at the bottom of the can, but I need to start making more so that I have enough to complete a water change. Do you just add more RO/DI water and salt mix to the water left in the can? Or do you dump out the water and start from scratch? Thanks!

 

[rhitee93]

I just add water and keep going. If I manage to empty the barrel, I take that as an opportunity to clean out the brown crust.

 

[DED65]

I just run more RO/DI into it. No need to waste perfectly good saltwater.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

I add more rodi water to it. Then add less salt than usual for the batch. I’ll check it a day later, and add more salt if necessary.

 

[JayM]

As others have said, I just add to it. Occasionally I'll just pull more water from the DT and add what I have left in the Brute.

 

[Serpentman2024]

If you are storing water just make sure to keep an eye out for bacteria. I inadvertently used a dirty mixing pump and had a nice bacterial slick that I didn't notice. Cause a nice bloom (cloudy water) in my tank. No big deal but a pain in you know what.

 

[Waters]

Like everyone else, I just add new RO/DI and mix up a new batch...taking into account that I will need less salt since there is already salt water in the container.

 

[CayoHueso]

Appreciate it everyone! Thanks!