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  1. antdizzle

    antdizzle Peppermint Shrimp

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    Allow salt water u mixed circulate ?


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  2. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    When i mix my saltwater up, i have a 5g bucket and a powerhead to circulate it over night.
     
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  3. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    24 hours here I make up about 30 gals at a time. and use it through out the week.
     
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  4. antdizzle

    antdizzle Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thats wat i figured thanks guys


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  5. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Can you or do you? I usually do so overnight. Depending on the salt mix though, you may be able to do so nearly indefinitely. As long as the salt does not have any organic nutrients and is stored in a sealed dark container you can theoretically keep it mixing forever. Some salts, such as reefcrystals have vitamins added. This will feed bacteria and therefore extended periods isn't necessarily a great idea.
     
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