Water storage

[silverado61]

What if I used a 30g pail, filled it with RO water, mixed the salt, put a powerhead in and covered it. Can I store it that way so I have an on hand supply for water changes?

 

[robbrouse]

That is how I do it, but some other thinks it should not be done.

 

[Reefing Madness]

As long as the pail isn't metal. 5g bucket maybe better.

 

[KSzegi]

I do it all the time too ..... almost always have a Brute can full of mixed saltwater and one full of rodi water. Having both ready has come in handy several times!!

 

[Chbix]

Just like your tank you would need to add Ro to keep the salinity stable from evap. Not sure what the "shelf life" is on salt water storage though

 

[robbrouse]

Hay chbix, I never even thought about that. Thank makes total since.

 

[silverado61]

So covering it wouldn't trap any toxins? Just asking because I keep my tank topless for that very reason.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Just gas exchange.

 

[kschweer]

So covering it wouldn't trap any toxins? Just asking because I keep my tank topless for that very reason.

Probably better to keep it covered. It will keep anything from settling on top.

 

[pam0630]

thats what i do.....i have 20 gallons made ahead of salt water in my house....i dont have a powerhead in it..but when i make it a week ahead i just mix it up everyday.....now outside i have a 55 gallon trash can with r/o water ...no salt with a powerhead in it.....

 

[pam0630]

yes yes yes keep it covered.....i was having an issue with mosquitos getting into it...so now cut the lid to fit tight with a powerhead

 

[chemisfun11]

As long as you keep it covered completely or partially is up to you and circulate the water, the shelf life should last you quite a while. When you stop circulating the water you give other organisms a chance to grow and take hold.

 

[silverado61]

I keep at least 20g mixing at all times with a 500gph powerhead running non stop and store it in my kitchen. (I'm single so I can do stuff like that. lol) I put the drum on a 4 wheel cart so I can move if need be. I'll keep the lid tight. Thanks everybody.