How long is fresh SW good for.

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  1. asilefx

    asilefx Skunk Shrimp

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    I am wondering how long I can keep premixed SW. I have a large 35 g bin and I keep my SW in there, most of the time half of the water is left after a water change.

    What I'm wondering is, if it is ok to just keep adding to that water?

    I have another bin too, and sometimes the water sits for a month before being used.

    I always have a pump running in each of the bins, and also no light.

    Test always show up normal, but I just want to make sure.

    I did notice somethings growing in the bin, I'll have to make a microscope slide to find out exactly what's floating in the water.
     
    asilefx, Apr 3, 2007
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  2. asilefx

    asilefx Skunk Shrimp

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    Bin tested .2 nitrite, guess that answers that question.
     
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    I know you can store nsw (natural saltwater) in containers with a lid on it.
     
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  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    If its covered and kept somewhat dark and is circulated then it has a very long shelf life. Also a .2 NO'2 is nothing to worry about . And what you see is bacteria. Its everywhere :)
     
    Tangster, Apr 4, 2007
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