Thermometer dropped in mixing bin?

EBaker1983 · Jun 6, 2014

So I've had my saltwater mixing bin sitting around for a couple days with an electric thermometer and power head in it. I didn't realize that my thermometer display dropped into the water and now when I took it out I can see corrosion where the battery compartment is. I'm thinking the water is no longer any good but I wanted other opinions about it. Dumb question, just want to make sure the water is no good and I would have to replace it. Thanks!

ETORRES477 · Jun 6, 2014

I honestly don't know if your water was contaminated with anything as a result of this issue, but I would just dump it and make a new batch just for the peace of mind and precaution.

ReefMadScientist · Jun 6, 2014

I was building a BMX ramp and somehow sawdust made its way into the closed containers I had. I dumped out a good 80g water and cleaned out the container just in case.

Your answer is simple; ask yourself, Would you risk killing all your fish and coral when you can simply just make new water?

EBaker1983 · Jun 6, 2014

Yeah that was our thought as well, better safe than sorry and we bought new ro/di water from our LFS. Thanks guys!

ETORRES477 · Jun 6, 2014

EBaker1983 said:
Yeah that was our thought as well, better safe than sorry and we bought new ro/di water from our LFS. Thanks guys!

Smart move! Good that your using RO/DI, and FYI if your buying it from the store you would probably do well to invest in an RO/DI unit. I know that they are not cheap, but if your going to use RO/DI you would do well to purchase a unit, it will literally pay for itself eventually. Bulk reef supply has some nice basic units that are very affordable. Good luck!