Saltwater Mixing? 5gal Jugs?

[tuscani]

Hi all, I have a 60gal tank and am finally making my own RODI water which I am storing in 5gal jugs currently. I usually keep 5-6 jugs ready at any given time. For water changes, rather than store\mix\etc in Brute cans.. anything wrong with mixing in the jugs direct? I should never need to replace more than 10% a week anyway. Thanks!

 

[JTP424]

Depends on the brand of salt. Some types can handle being stored and have stability. Others can have deteriorating elements etc. What brand salt are you thinking?

 

[tuscani]

Ok.. Red Sea Blue Bucket

 

[JTP424]

Someone else is going to have to chime in regarding that, I am unsure if you can leave that sit, or if it's one that deteriorates if you keep mixing etc.

*Edit - according to Red sea, mix a max of 2 hours, also looks like a max of 7 days depending on the type

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